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Bathtime Questions
- How can hot and cold water run out of the same tap?
- Why do I have to brush my teeth?
- Why do I have to go to the bathroom?
- Where does it go when I flush?
- Animals don't have bathtubs — so how do they stay clean?
- Why is soap so slippery?
- Ow! Why do some shampoos sting my eyes?
- Why do my fingers get so wrinkled in the tub?
- Why does the floor feel colder than the bathmat?
- Why can I draw on the mirror?
- Why is there a funny noise when the water drains away?
- How do towels get dry by morning?
- Bath Bits

Supermarket Questions
- Do the doors open by magic?
- Where do apples come from in winter?
- Why does it smell so good here?
- How does all this food get here?
- What's behind the big doors?
- What holds jelly dessert together?
- Why are some eggs brown and some white?
- How do they make spaghetti look like spaghetti and macaroni look like macaroni?
- What puts the fizz in soda pop?
- Why do my fingers stick to the frozen juice cans?
- Why do some people bring their own bags?
- Supermarket Bits

Nighttime Questions
- Where does the sun go at night?
- Why do a cat's eyes shine in the dark?
- Is there a man in the moon?
- Why do tulips close up at night?
- Why do I yawn when I'm tired?
- Why do stars twinkle?
- Why doesn't that bird fall off the branch?
- What's under my bed?
- Why do I have to sleep?
- Why can't I see just after the light goes out?
- What makes that toy glow in the dark?
- Will I dream tonight?
- Nighttime Bits

Outdoor Questions
- Why does it smell so fresh after it rains?
- Why do worms come out when it's wet?
- Why do dogs sniff everything?
- Ow! How does my cut stop bleeding?
- Why do dandelions turn white and fluffy?
- Why is the sky blue?
- What's that white line in the sky?
- Why do I feel funny when I swing?
- Why do some rocks sparkle?
- Why do birds sing?
- What's a shadow?
- Where do puddles go?
- Outdoor Bits

Kitchen Questions
- Why does my tummy g-r-r-rowl?
- Why does popcorn pop?
- Why are peaches fuzzy?
- Why does dish soap bubble so much?
- How does the fridge keep food cold?
- Why do onions make you cry?
- What makes food sizzle?
- Why does garbage smell?
- Where does glass come from?
- Why do lemons make you pucker?
- Why do ice cubes crack?
- How does blowing on food cool it off?
- Kitchen Bits

Farm Animal Questions
- Why do ducks waddle?
- How does a chick get out of the egg?
- Why does a bunny's fur feel so soft?
- What's a ewe?
- Why are sheep shaved?
- Why do cows moo?
- What are the cows chewing?
- Why do horses swish their tails?
- Why do horses sleep standing up?
- Why do only some goats have horns?
- How do bees make honey?
- Why do pigs roll in the mud?
Farm Bits

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