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Wesley

Wesley

Brazilian former footballer

Feb 10, 2026

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Why doesn’t stomach acid burn right through us?

Feb 10 · 28m

Molly Bloom
Molly BloomHOST
2:26
So what do you think stops it from burning through us?
WesleyGUEST
2:30
Um, I think that mucus, like the stuff in your nose, stops it.

18 MINS LATER

Molly Bloom
Molly BloomHOST
20:21
Excellent answer.
WesleyGUEST
20:23
I'm Wesley.
WesleyGUEST
20:25
Can you hear me now? [drum roll]

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