Is it possible to beat a lie detector test? Jonny Phillips tries out various methods to outwit a lie detector and keep his “crime” hidden. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About I Didn’t Know That: Two industrial scientists, Richard Ambrose and Jonny Phillips, explain the science behind everyday life… from microwave ovens …

Andrew Christy is an 11-year-old 6th grader at St. Francis Central Catholic School in Morgantown. He enjoys looking at maps and globes and learning about new places to visit. He likes mythology and fantasy books as well as running, basketball, travel soccer, playing the piano and camping. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe …

Lenny Calvo is a 13-year-old 7th grader at Bishop Baumgartner Memorial Catholic School in Guam. He enjoys playing soccer and rugby. Family vacations and his dad’s interest in history sparked his interest in geography. He’d like to visit Spain and Portugal, where his ancestors are from. He hopes his future …

Chris Gish is a 13-year-old 8th grader at The Sharon Academy in Sharon, south of Montpelier. What he likes most about geography is learning about rugged, remote places. He’d like to visit many of them, including Patagonia, Tibet and Bhutan. He enjoys sports and other outdoor activities like biking and …

Vansh Jain is a 13-year-old 8th grader at Minocqua-Hazelhurst-Lake Tomahawk Elementary School in Minocqua, northwestern Wisconsin. He represented Wisconsin at the 2009 and 2010 National Geographic Bees. This year he placed 5th in the state in Mathcounts. He’s a Boy Scout and enjoys reading. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: …

Jack Langen is a 14-year-old 8th grader at West Junior School in Columbia. He’s a member of the National Junior Honor Society and won an American Legion Award in 2011. Activities include playing the bassoon, playing soccer, studying French and Japanese, and drawing. He admires people who work for social …

Rosie McCormack is a 14-year-old 8th grader at St. Joseph Catholic School in Missoula. She enjoys musical theatre and has played several lead roles. She loves traveling, being outdoors, reading, running and spending time with her family. She admires those who work with youth, especially disabled children. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe …

Matthew Miller is 11 years old and in the 5th grade at J. Russell Elementary School in Moscow. He has a brown belt in Shotokan karate and has earned many Cub Scout awards. He enjoys catching insects during the summer. The best place he has been to is Orlando. He …

Dominik Muellerleile is a 14-year-old 8th grader at Wiesbaden Middle School in Wiesbaden, Germany. He enjoys reading science books and playing the piano. He loves traveling; the best place he’s been is Truckee, Calif., near Lake Tahoe, where he kayaked. He hopes to visit Japan and ride a bullet train. …

Rahul Nagvekar is a 14-year-old 8th grader at Quail Valley Middle School in Missouri City, near Houston. He takes part in math and science competitions and also plays the piano. The best place he’s been is Alaska, where he hiked, camped and took lots of photos. He’d love to travel …