Episode 64

Wonder World Podcast Monday, June 24

Published on: 24th June, 2024

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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The Team

Host: Pam Barnhill

Host: Olivia Barnhill

Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress

Production: Thomas Barnhill

Graphics: Katy Wallace

Operations: Meg Angelino

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About the Podcast

The Wonder World Podcast
Stories, cool facts, and fun for curious kids
Got curious kids? Are you looking for safe, fun, agenda-free content to share as a family on the way to school or in your homeschool? Then the Wonder World podcast was made for you!

Join Pam, Olivia, and Thomas Barnhill as they take you and your kids on a journey of discovery every Monday. You'll learn about little know celebrations, this day in history, a weekly vocabulary word, poems, stories, and so much more.

About your host

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Pam Barnhill

Pam Barnhill believes that you don’t have to sacrifice relationships to homeschool strong.

An award-winning educator, former journalist, and now homeschooling mom, she has a knack for breaking down big tasks into small, manageable steps and getting to the heart of the stories her listeners want to hear.

She is the host of the popular podcasts Ten Minutes to a Better Homeschool and Your Morning Basket and the author of three homeschooling books including: Better Together: Strengthen Your Family, Simplify Your Homeschool, and Savor the Subjects that Matter Most and Plan Your Year: Homeschool Planning for Purpose and Peace.

Pam lives in the Deep South with her husband of twenty-eight years, three (mostly) awesome kids, and the dog dynamic duo. You can find her online at pambarnhill.com.