How the phone went from the wall to your pocket

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The emperor who tried to live forever

Today we learn about Qin Shi Huang, a man who did a lot of big things. He was the first emperor of China, he started the Great Wall and he had thousands of life sized statues built. But his dream was to do something even bigger: to live forever! Join Joy and co-host Claudia as th ...  Show more

Who invented Trick or Treating?

Trick or treating is a fun time. You go around ringing door bells, dressed in a costume, and you get candy! But how did this sweet tradition get started? Turns out it has roots that go back hundreds of years! Join Joy and co-host Veronica as they trace the history of Halloween fr ...  Show more

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