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Today: #195 in Kids & Family, Japan on our combined chart.
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History builds daily. We started tracking this show on the Kids & Family, Japan chart recently, so the trend line appears after a second day of data.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12 | #195 | #196 |
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About the show
Every night, Daniel asks his mom a question.
Why do we call money "bucks"? Why do we get dizzy when we spin? Why do we knock on wood?
The answers are always surprising, and a lot more interesting than you'd expect.
Smile with Daniel is a short podcast for curious kids and the adults who love them.
Real questions. Real answers. No dumbing it down.
New episodes every week.
Find us @smilewithDaniel everywhere.