How do oysters make their shells?
On a rainy, windy day, But Why hopped on a ferry and headed to Governors Island in New York City with one thing on our minds - oysters! We met up with...
What’s an oboe? How does a flute work? What’s a viola?
How do musical instruments make their sounds? Why do people play music in the first place? What’s a viola bow made out of? How are musical instruments...
How big is a Macy's parade balloon?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an American tradition. It’s been going since 1924. This year marks the 99th parade (it took three years off duri...
Why are there so many colors?
What’s your favorite color? Where do colors come from?Why do people see colors? Does everyone see colors the same way? How many colors are there in th...
How is candy made?
Who invented candy? Why is it so sweet? Why does hard candy melt in your mouth? How are candy corn, gummies and nerds made? What makes pop rocks pop? ...
Why do horses sleep standing up?
Why are horses so big? Why do horses have tails and manes? How do their legs move? Are their bones in their hooves? What do they eat and how do they r...
When did volcanoes start existing?
Volcanoes have been erupting on Earth for BILLIONS of years, and they’re still creating new landscapes today! Volcanoes can seem mysterious and scary,...
How are glaciers formed?
But Why went somewhere really cool - literally - and we’re taking you along! We visited Sólheimajökull, a glacier in southern Iceland and then talked ...
How does wildfire smoke travel so far?
Have you noticed especially hazy skies where you live over the last few summers? While many parts of the world are experiencing more frequent and inte...
Why are puffins' beaks so colorful?
Have you ever seen a puffin? With their bright beaks, orange feet and black and white coloring, these birds are very cool to look at. And we’ve gotten...