Crayons

In today's episode, Zack has 30 minutes to become an "expert" on... Crayons! Wait a minute! Did we say Zack? Scratch that! Hold on to your hats, folks, because we pulled a big switch-up this week! Ahem, Katie (!) has 30 minutes to become an "expert" on... Crayons! Yup, crayons. Those colorful, waxy little guys you apparently encountered over 700 times before you were ten (you'll see what we mean). And if you happened to have eaten one, no worries. They planned for that. Crayons have their origins in some pretty old art forms, and continue to be an important part of the art scene today - although now, mostly the kindergarten scene. Of course, the big guys, Crayola, factor largely in this episode, in which we learn how crayons are made and lots of fun facts about them. Another fun fact - someone suggested this topic, and Katie can't remember who. So if it was you - let us know! We want to give you a proper shoutout. Also, let us know how Katie did! Katydid! Boy has she heard that one a lot.

 

Highlights include: 

- How many crayons does Crayola produce in a year?

- Where the word "crayon" comes from

- Hydraulic Ejection!

 

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Podcast artwork by Rick Radvanksy

Intro and Outro music by Jake Radvanksy