Episode DescriptionWhy do wasps keep ruining our parties and barbecues? Are they just nature's way of being annoying, or is there more to these buzzing insects than meets the eye? Join Andy as he uncovers the secret superpowers of wasps and discovers why the world would be in big trouble without them!This Week's Question: What's the point of wasps? (Asked by Harry in London, England)What You'll LearnWhy wasps are nature's pest control squadHow wasps help pollinate flowers (just like bees!)Amazing wasp superpowers you never knew aboutWhy wasp venom might help cure cancerHow wasps are master builders and engineersWhat would happen if all wasps disappearedHow to avoid getting stung without declaring war on waspsMind-Blowing Wasp FactsThere are over 30,000 known species of wasps (and probably thousands more we haven't discovered yet!)One yellow-legged Asian hornet can eat 50 flies per dayFig trees couldn't exist without fig waspsBrazilian wasp venom can destroy cancer cells without hurting healthy onesWasps make paper by chewing wood and mixing it with salivaSome wasps can turn cockroaches into zombies (seriously!)Quiz QuestionsHow many flies can one yellow-legged Asian hornet eat in a single day?What's special about fig wasps and fig trees?What can wasp venom potentially help scientists create?(Answers are revealed in the episode!)Safety TipsStay calm around wasps - don't wave your arms or make sudden movementsAvoid wearing strong perfumes or bright colors when outdoorsCover sweet drinks and food during outdoor activitiesGive wasp nests plenty of spaceRemember: wasps usually only sting when they feel threatenedGet in TouchHave a question that's keeping you up at night? Want to know why fish don't get thirsty or why you can't tickle yourself? Send us your burning questions!Website: curiouskidcast.comDon't forget to share this episode with your friends and subscribe for more curious adventures!

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