# [Ziggy's Mailbag] Are Windows Made of Sand & How is Metal Made? – Science Q&A for Kids

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Podcast: [STEM with Dr. Owl](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stem-with-dr-owl-7266345)
Published: 2026-06-26T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 690

## Resource

Discover the science behind what everyday things are made of in this exciting mailbag episode! Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they rapidly answer listener questions about the materials that make up our world, including the secrets of marker ink, how sand becomes glass, the origins of metal, and the difference between cement and concrete.

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