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b'\\u201cHow do sea stars grip onto rocks?\\u201d That\\u2019s what listener Chloe wants to know. To find out, we take a trip to an aquarium to see sea stars\\u2019 tiny tube feet in action, and call up sea star expert Chris Mah. What we learn is a surprising story of how scientists made a big mistake when it came to studying to sea stars\\u2019 spectacular grip - and how they finally got it right. There\\u2019s some amazing science behind these starry creatures!\\n\\nWhat\\u2019s your favorite animal fact? Can you find out how scientists know it\\u2019s true? Let us know what you discover by sending us an email, drawing, or recording to tumblepodcast@gmail.com.\\n\\nTumble\\u2019s Teacher Store is coming! We\\u2019re getting NGSS-aligned materials ready for your homes and classrooms! Science activities, graphic organizers, lessons, transcripts, and more will be available this month. Patrons who pledge $5 or more will have access for FREE! Pledge today at\\xa0www.patreon.com/tumblepodcast, or\\xa0www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/materials\\xa0to visit the store.\\n\\nThanks for listening!'