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Episode 17

Wonder World Podcast Week of July 17

Welcome to episode 17 of the Wonder World Podcast, where we journey through the delightful oddities of the third week of July. From celebrating World Emoji Day to discussing our favorite emojis, we stir the pot of curiosity. With a sweet tooth trivia question about Reese's products, we indulge you in the captivating history of the famous candy.

Next, we celebrate American poet Emma Lazarus and her connection to the Statue of Liberty. In the spirit of National Moon Day, we revisit the iconic Apollo 11 mission and the concept of "Earthshine." Join us in exploring a world of fun facts, history, science, and much more. 

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The Team:

  • Host: Pam Barnhill
  • Host: Olivia Barnhill
  • Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
  • Production: Pam Barnhill
  • Operations: Meg Angelino
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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.