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Holiday Brainteaser #47 - Solution Jan 19, 2026

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Join us in the morning each Monday and Wednesday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

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Holiday Brainteaser #47 Jan 18, 2026

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Sugar - From the Vault Jan 17, 2026

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Sugar isn’t just for cakes and lollies. In this From the Vault Squiz Kids episode, Amanda and Bryce explore why humans love sugar, how it helps food last longer, heal wounds, and even how scientists are turning it into fuel that could one day power cars.

Then it’s off on a global candy adventure, from chilli-spiked sweets in Mexico to durian lollies in Asia and some seriously strange treats from the US and beyond.

Sweet, surprising and packed with science, this episode will change the way you think about sugar. 🍬

Are spiders' webs as strong as steel? Science Short Jan 16, 2026

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In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie untangles one of science’s most popular claims — and asks whether something as delicate as a cobweb could ever build something as big as the Eiffel Tower. Along the way, we explore tensile strength, stretchiness, and why spiders make brilliant silk… but terrible factory workers.

Bumper Holiday S'Quiz: Sporting Events Jan 15, 2026

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It’s time for a Bumper Kids v Adults Holiday S’Quiz, and this one’s all about Sporting Events.

From The Ashes and grand finals, to the Olympics, World Cups and some of Australia’s most famous teams and rivalries, kids take on ten sporty questions before the adults step up for their turn.

Who knows their sport better… kids or adults?
Grab a pen, keep score, and let the games begin. 🏆

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Holiday Brainteaser #46 - Solution Jan 14, 2026

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Holiday Brainteaser #46 Jan 13, 2026

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Holiday Brainteaser #45 - Solution Jan 12, 2026

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Holiday Brainteaser #45 Jan 11, 2026

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Sneakers - From the Vault Jan 10, 2026

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Sneakers. Trainers. Runners. Plimsolls. Whatever you call them, they’ve gone from beach shoes and basketball courts to resale treasure worth thousands of dollars. In this episode of From the Vault, Amanda and Bryce lace up and explore when sneakers were first invented, what a “sneakerhead” actually is, and how the shoes we love can have a surprising impact on the planet.

Listen carefully… there’s a S’Quiz at the end 👟

LINKS:

Sustainable sneakers:

https://goodonyou.eco/the-ultimate-guide-to-sustainable-sneakers/ https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/sustainable-sneakers/

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