In this week's episode, Ohio might not have won a Super Bowl, but the Buckeye State played an important role in the creation of professional football. We tackle Ohio’s fascinating football history in this week’s ‘Know Ohio.’
Next, we meet a freeskier from the United States who’s competing in the Olympic games…for China. She says she’s using her Chinese-American heritage to spread the Olympic spirit.
Then, we celebrate the end of the Winter Olympics by taking a look at some of its lesser-known sports: Skeleton, Curling, Ski Ballet, and Skijoring. Which one would you want to try? Tell us in our poll question!
Finally, you may have heard of a plant-based diet, but, in this week’s 'Spot on Science,' we introduce you to plants on a meat-based diet. Margaret tells us all about Ohio’s carnivorous plants.
Proclamation (noun): A public or official announcement.
Inflation (noun): The general level of prices going up.
Carnivorous (adjective): feeding on animals.
We learn about Bing Dwen Dwen, the beloved mascot of the Beijing Winter Olympics, and now we're wondering: If the Olympics were held in your community, what kind of mascot would you create?
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For this week’s poll, we want to know: Which lesser-known Winter Olympic sport would you like to try? Skeleton, Curling, Skijoring, or Ski Ballet. Click here to vote!
