On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

First up we tackle Christopher's question "Why do we think it's funny when people trip and fall down (if they don't hurt themselves)?" With the help of Tweedy the Clown from Gifford's Circus!

We also answer Emmeline's question "Why can't horses throw up?". Finally, we find out the answer to Alex's question, "Why are clownfish stripy?"

Enjoy the show!

Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:

www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

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On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

First up we tackle Mathilda's question "What is the healthiest food in the world?" With the help of nutritional expert and best-selling author, Tim Spector!

We also answer Akshat's question "How was the first yoghurt made?". Finally, we find out the answer to Anuradha's question, "What does the 'C' stand for in Vitamin C?"

Enjoy the show!

Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:

www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

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On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

First up we tackle Maya's question "Who created superheroes?" With the help of Paul Levitz, comic book writer and superhero expert!

We also answer Bella's question "Why does the British passport have a unicorn on it?". Finally, we find out the answer to Leila's question, "Why do bulls have horns?"

Enjoy the show!

Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:

www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

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This week Molly is in Thailand, collecting questions in COMO Point Yamu, Phuket, Thailand!

She has lots of questions to answer in this episode recorded at the children's club, Play by COMO including:

Where do monkeys go when it rains?

Why can't humans fly like birds?

How invented boats?

Where do we water plants?

Why are animals so shy?

Molly has collected lots and lots of questions for the Everywhere Under The Sun book she is writing and if you'd like to ask one for the new book you can! Just checking out www.mollyoldfield.com and check out the link for the new book! The first book is available in English, Spanish, German, Catalan, Dutch, Korean and in all good bookshops in the UK, the USA, Australia and New Zealand so do give yourself the gift of a copy today! www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

Thanks so much for listening this year and sending in your questions! It has been a privilege to hear your questions and attempt to answer some of them, thank you for the support and to all the experts who have taken on a question this year, its been wonderful having you as part of Everything Under The Sun!

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On the Christmas special of this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to four questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

First up we have Tara's question who was the first person to see Santa? Then we have Alessia asking How old is Santa? and finally we find out How Father Christmas met the first elves? asked by Oliver. All of these questions are answered by Neil Gaiman.

Neil is an incredible author and brilliant person who knows lots about Christmas!

One snowy Christmas in NYC Neil Gaiman dressed as Charles Dickens and read A Christmas Carol from the original performance copy Dickens made himself and read from 150 years ago, I did a talk about finding the book in the NYPL when researching my book, The Secret Museum

Here is the link to the magical evening - https://soundcloud.com/qi-official-channel/molly-oldfield-neil-gaiman-the

We also discover why red berries grow on holly, answering Hayden's question.

Enjoy the show and wishing everyone a very merry Christmas!

Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year.

You can find out about it here:

www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week and Happy Christmas x

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On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

First up we tackle Connie's question how do we make perfume? With the help of Mandy Aftel, perfumer and author. Find out more about on her website https://www.aftelier.com/

We also think about how the Earth was made, answering Kate from Manorfield School's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Beatrice's question, where does snow come from?

Enjoy the show!

Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:

www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

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On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

First up we have Layla's question how were our bones made? Answered by Dame Professor Sue Black, world leading forensic anthropologist.

We also discover how long humans live for, answering Emily's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Marin's question, why do we laugh when we get tickled?

Enjoy the show!

Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:

www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

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On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

First up we tackle Rosanna's question "Why do dogs pant?" With the help of Nick Sutton, dog health expert at Crufts!

We also discover why dogs have fur, answering Aurora's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Hannah's question, "How far up a redwood tree can a cat climb?"

Enjoy the show!

Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:

www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

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On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

First up we tackle Zoey's question how do worms make soil healthy? With the help of Sarah Langford, farmer and author.

We also think about whether wormholes exist or not, answering Clara's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Max's question, how can tardigrades, also known as water bears, survive in space?

Enjoy the show!

Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:

www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

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On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

First up we tackle Finley's question why is the symbol for pride month a bit of a rainbow? With the help of Gareth Peter, author of 'My Daddies'!

We also discover why sunsets are not always the same colours, answering Zoe's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Charlotte's question, why diamonds shine?

Enjoy the show!

Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:

www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

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