In this episode, Andy explores the fascinating science behind why our fingers get wrinkly when we spend time in water. Contrary to popular belief, it's not just our skin getting soggy! Learn about the role of our nervous system in this weird and wonderful body phenomenon.What We CoveredThe common misconception about wrinkly fingersHow the autonomic nervous system triggers the wrinkling responseBlood vessels under the skin constricting when exposed to waterThe evolutionary advantage of wrinkly fingers for better gripWhy humans are unique in getting wrinkly fingers in waterHow warm water speeds up the wrinkling processFun FactsScientists discovered that wrinkly fingers provide better grip on wet objectsMost animals don't get wrinkly fingers in waterWarm water makes your fingers wrinkle faster than cold waterThe wrinkling is controlled by your nervous system, not by your skin absorbing waterEpisode QuizQuestion 1: Why do fingers get wrinkly in water?Question 2: What advantage do wrinkly fingers give you?Question 3: Are humans the only animals that get wrinkly fingers in water?Have a science question you'd like answered? Email us at [email protected] our website: www.curiouskidcast.comDon't forget to subscribe and share with your friends!#KidScience #CuriousKidcast #WrinklyFingers #ScienceForKids #WhyDoFingersPrune #BodyScience #STEM #KidsLearning #SciencePodcast #FunScience #KidFactsAboutBody #WaterScience #HumanBody #ScienceFacts #KidsEducation #HomeschoolScience #ElementaryScience #FamilyPodcast #AutonomicNervousSystem #EverydayScience #BiologyForKids #ScienceExplained #WeirdScienceFacts #EvolutionaryAdaptation #ScienceMysteries

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