Stories about Food & Eating

Why do we get hungry?

Your tummy rumbles and you want a snack — how does your body know it's time to eat?

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Why do onions make us cry?

Chop an onion and your eyes fill with tears — but you're not even sad. What's going on?

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How is bread made?

Soft, puffy bread starts as a sticky blob — find out how it grows tall and turns golden.

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Where does milk come from?

That cold glass of milk began as a present a mother cow made for her baby calf.

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Why do we like sweet things?

Your tongue cheers for sweet treats — and there is a clever reason hidden in your brain.

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How does popcorn pop?

Every tiny popcorn kernel hides a secret drop of water — and that is what makes it jump and pop!

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Why do apples turn brown?

Slice an apple and leave it out — soon it goes brown. The air is the surprising reason why.

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