Get ready for a high-speed, nail-biting, action-packed adventure!
Get ready for a high-speed, nail-biting, action-packed adventure!
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Ashanti Fortson
What are checks?
And other questions about a world without cash!
Today, we’re resharing an important episode from our archive! We’re answering Sadie’s question about why there is so much gold at Fort Knox. (And, we’re releasing a special new episode next week all about gold too. We can’t wait for you to hear it!)
Fort Knox is one of the most secure places in the world. In today’s episode, Bridget and Ryan are determined to get inside! But just as the pair lands a special tour to the top-secret gold vault, a couple of mysterious Fort Knox enthusiasts throw a wrench in their plans.
And now, some tips for grownups listening to “Million Bazillion” with kids!
Money Talks
After you listen to the episode, here are some questions you can ask your kid listener to see how much they learned about our nation’s gold supply and Fort Knox:
Why does the U.S. government want to hang on to all this gold?
How do you and your family prepare for a financial “rainy day”?
Why it is so important to keep the gold in a highly secure vault?
Besides gold, what other items or treasures would you store away inside Fort Knox to protect them?
*Bonus* Not-So-Random Question: If you had a bar of gold, what would you do with it?
Tip Jar
For listeners who want to keep learning more about Fort Knox, we’ve got ideas!
If you want to learn how coins are made at the U.S. Mint, check out this episode from “Million Bazillion” where we answer the question: How is money made?
Gimme Five
If you’ve had a “Million Bazillion” moment with your kids, where you realized they learned something new while listening to this podast, we’d love to hear from you. Send us a note using this online form. And thanks!
