As any parent would likely confirm, there’s nothing like the feeling you get from explaining simple things to young children and seeing them look back at you in awe, absolutely certain they have the smartest parents in the world. But as they get older, the questions become more complex and increasingly tougher to answer. Inevitably, the day arrives when they hit you with one that leaves you stumped. To make matters worse, it’s a question you should be able to answer because it’s about something you use every day of your life. So when your kids get around to asking how television works, it’s probably best that you’re prepared.

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