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Why do we hear the sea in a seashell? -Steve, Minnewaska School, Minnesota

August 25, 2016 rcwebber

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Dear Steve,

Whenever us cats go to the beach, we tend to keep a safe distance from the water and like to explore the shore. I once stumbled upon a big, beautiful pink and white seashell.

Why don't plants get sunburns? -Elijah, 5, Seattle, Wash.

July 25, 2016 rcwebber

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=_34991Wdq4s

Dear Elijah,

That’s a great observation. For as much time as plants spend outside in the sun, we really don’t see too many with a sunburn.