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In episode 74 of the Wonder World podcast, Pam and Olivia highlight the fun celebrations for the first week of September, including Forgiveness Day, Hummingbird Day, and International Bacon Day. They dive into historical events like the Great Fire of London and the invention of the first ATM, and introduce the word of the week, "tardy."

The episode features trivia on common reasons people are late, pig-themed jokes, and a lovely poem about September by Helen Hunt Jackson.

Join them for a fun blend of history, humor, and learning!

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• Wonder World Podcast, Monday September 4, 2023

Host: Pam Barnhill

Host: Olivia Barnhill

Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress

Production: Thomas Barnhill

Graphics: Katy Wallace

Operations: Meg Angelino

In episode 73 of the Wonder World podcast, Pam and Olivia explore the quirky celebrations of the fourth week of August, including Cherry Popsicle Day, National Dog Day, and National Toilet Paper Day.

They share fascinating historical facts, like the world’s first oil well and motorcycle patents, and introduce the word of the week, "vivid."

The episode also includes fun trivia about unusual historical alternatives to toilet paper, a classic Aesop’s fable about persistence, and listener-submitted jokes that are sure to bring a smile to your face.

Join Pam and Olivia for a delightful mix of humor, history, and learning!

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• Wonder World Podcast Monday, August 28th, 2024

Host: Pam Barnhill

Host: Olivia Barnhill

Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress

Production: Thomas Barnhill

Graphics: Katy Wallace

Operations: Meg Angelino

Hey there, Wonder World listeners! Olivia and Pam here, and do you know what today is? It’s June 24th, and we’re headed into the third week of June! This week boasts some pretty quirky celebrations like Watermelon Seed Spitting Day on June 27th and Paul Bunyan Day on June 28th. Ever tried spitting watermelon seeds? It's a skill we might be losing thanks to seedless watermelons! June 29th is International Day of the Tropics—who wouldn't love a family trip to the tropics? And rounding off the month, June 30th is Corvette Day and Log Cabin Day. We even questioned the historical significance behind Corvette Day—was that the day the iconic car was invented?

Our hosts also share fascinating historical tidbits, including the first demonstration of color television and the invention of the snowmobile. And don't miss out on this week's trivia question: What is the only place on Earth where the sun sometimes shines straight down? The answer might surprise you!

Plus, we celebrate famous birthdays and give a shout-out to our Wonder World Kids Club members. Listen out for silly jokes from kids just like you, and discover a fun new word to add to your vocabulary: malarkey.

Gather the whole family and hit play. It's time to let Wonder World whisk you away into another fun-filled episode. See you there!

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• Wonder World Podcast Monday, June 26 2023

Host: Pam Barnhill

Host: Olivia Barnhill

Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress

Production: Thomas Barnhill

Graphics: Katy Wallace

Operations: Meg Angelino

Welcome back, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia here! Can you believe it's already the 3rd week of June? We have a ton of fun facts, unique holidays, and celebrations to share with you. Did you know that June 18th is Clean Your Aquarium Day, National Fishing Day, and International Picnic Day? Just imagine what your ideal picnic could be like—perhaps on a breezy beach or with a delightful spread someone else prepared!

In this episode, we dive into some fascinating historical events, like the arrival of the Statue of Liberty in the USA on June 17th, Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo on June 18th, and West Virginia’s statehood on June 20th. To tickle your funny bone, our young listeners share their hilarious knock-knock jokes.

Grab the whole family and hit play. It's time to let Wonder World sweep you away into another fun-filled episode. As always, keep wondering!

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• June 19th, 2023 Episode

Host: Pam Barnhill

Host: Olivia Barnhill

Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress

Production: Thomas Barnhill

Graphics: Katy Wallace

Operations: Meg Angelino

Hey there, Wonder World listeners! Olivia and Pam here, and do you know what today is? It’s June 10th, and we’re diving into the second week of June! Buckle up, because this week is jam-packed with fascinating holidays such as, Red Rose Day, Sewing Machine Day, International Surfing Day, and let’s not forget, Father's Day. We're brainstorming the best gifts for Dad, but we have to keep it hush-hush in case he tunes in!

Wander through history as we learn about the opening of the first public zoo in Paris and why the U.S. Postal Service stopped mailing children (yes, you read that right). Plus, we have a shoutout to some special Wonder World Kids Club members who are celebrating their birthdays this week! Get ready for some giggles with hilarious strawberry jokes and take a guess at this week's trivia: What was softball originally known as? Spoiler alert: it's a lot cooler than you think.

Gather the whole family and hit play. It's time to let Wonder World whisk you away into another fun-filled episode. See you there!

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• Wonder World Episode, June 12, 2023

Host: Pam Barnhill

Host: Olivia Barnhill

Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress

Production: Thomas Barnhill

Graphics: Katy Wallace

Operations: Meg Angelino

Hey there, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia back again with another exciting episode for you. This week, we're diving into the wonders of June. From celebrating Dinosaur Day to National Pen Pal Day and even World Milk Day. Join us as we jump into holidays like National First Ladies Day, National Rocky Road Day, and Global Running Day - which, spoiler alert, we might not be participating in, but we'll cheer you on if you do!

Birthdays are always a special part of our episodes, and this week is no different. We've got a list of Wonder World Kids Club members celebrating, including Olivia herself! Happy birthday to all the amazing June birthdays out there. 

And of course, what's an episode without some laughter? Our young listeners share some hilarious jokes that are sure to put a smile on your face. So, whether you're a super fast runner, a lover of ice cream, or just looking for some fun, this episode has something for everyone. And don't forget to stay tuned for a sweet surprise at the end.

Happy June, Wonder World Listeners! Thank you for tuning in and keep on wondering!

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• No Sweat Nature Study Podcast
• Rocky Road Ice Cream Facts:

Host: Pam Barnhill

Host: Olivia Barnhill

Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress

Production: Thomas Barnhill

Graphics: Katy Wallace

Operations: Meg Angelino

Welcome back, Wonder World listeners! It’s Pam and Olivia back with another exciting episode. This week is filled with notable days and celebrations. Starting off with May 27th, it's Memorial Day – a time to honor and remember the brave soldiers who sacrificed for our country. Then, on May 28th, we've got International Burger Day. Who doesn't love sinking their teeth into a juicy burger, right? We share our favorite burger toppings and discuss how we like to indulge in this delicious holiday.

But that's not all! The rest of the week brings even more fun – Flip Flop Day, Hug Your Cat Day, and World Parrot Day. Hey, even if you don't have a parrot or a cat to hug, why not give your pugs some extra love? We also bring you a word of the week – "banish" – and challenge you to incorporate it into your conversations. Plus, we’ve got a brain-teasing trivia question about intelligent birds, and a fascinating segment on historical events and famous birthdays, as well as our amazing Wonder World Kids Club members birthday shout-outs!

Gather the whole family, grab a snack, and hit play. It's time to let Wonder World whisk you away into another fun-filled episode. See you there!

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• 35 Memorial Day Activities for Kids!
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Host: Pam Barnhill

Host: Olivia Barnhill

Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress

Production: Thomas Barnhill

Graphics: Katy Wallace

Operations: Meg Angelino

Hey there, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia and we're ready to dive into the latest episode with all kinds of surprising celebrations and fun tidbits. The third week of May brings a handful of quirky holidays, such as "be a millionaire day" on May 20th, "lucky penny day" on May 23rd and May 26th is a double whammy with "blueberry cheesecake day" and "paper airplane day". Anyone else feeling a sudden urge to bake blueberry cheesecake and fly paper airplanes?

But that's not all! Get ready for some hilarious jokes from our young listeners, including pizza-themed banter and a clever bowling quip. These talented jokesters never fail to bring a smile to our faces. We also have a heartwarming fable, a challenging riddle, birthday shout-outs, and don't miss the word of the week, "affluent", to add a little sophistication to your daily conversations.

So gather the family around and tune in for an entertaining and enlightening episode of the Wonder World Podcast. Happy listening and keep on wondering!

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• 35+ Memorial Day Activities for Kids

Host: Pam Barnhill

Host: Olivia Barnhill

Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress

Production: Thomas Barnhill

Graphics: Katy Wallace

Operations: Meg Angelino

Hey there, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia, and we're here to fill your day with wonder, poetry, and fun. We've got a week filled with delightful celebrations, including Tulip Day, National Sea Monkey Day, and more. Plus, don't miss the chance to indulge in some pizza on Pizza Party Day!

This week we also dive into a bit of history, learning about the settlement of Jamestown, Virginia, the Lewis and Clark expedition, the declaration of Israel as an independent state, and the invention of root beer and the nickel.

Get ready for some hilarious listener jokes, some special birthday shout-outs to our Wonder World Kids Club members, and we’ll wrap up with a lovely poem titled, "The Flower at My Window" by poet Lucien B. Watkins, evoking the beauty of a blooming flower.

Gather the whole family, grab a snack, and hit play. It's time to let Wonder World whisk you away into another fun-filled episode. See you there!

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• Wonder World Podcast May 8, 2023

Host: Pam Barnhill

Host: Olivia Barnhill

Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress

Production: Thomas Barnhill

Graphics: Katy Wallace

Operations: Meg Angelino

Welcome back, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia here to take you on an exciting journey through the first full week of May. Today, we're celebrating Nurses' Day, paying tribute to the amazing work of nurses all around the world. And did you know that May 7th is not only National Teachers' Day but also Poem on Your Pillow Day?

Join us as we delve into more interesting holidays this week, including Jamestown Day, No Socks Day, Clean Your Room Day, and even a day without shoes. We'll ponder the peculiar combination of No Socks Day and No Shoes Day being back to back. It's a real head-scratcher!

Get ready for some giggle-worthy jokes from young listeners, some special birthday shout-outs to our Wonder World Kids Club members, and we’ll wrap up with a lovely poetic verse dedicated to all the wonderful mothers out there. Mother's Day is just around the corner, after all!

Grab the whole family and hit play. It's time to let Wonder World sweep you away into another fun-filled episode.

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• May 1, 2023 Wonder World Podcast

Host: Pam Barnhill

Host: Olivia Barnhill

Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress

Production: Thomas Barnhill

Graphics: Katy Wallace

Operations: Meg Angelino