Why do mosquitos buzz in people's ears? How did the whale get his throat? These are some questions that can be answered by stories, specifically “Why and How" stories. Otherwise known as “Por Qua” stories, these tales give fanciful explanations to the natural world. Today on The Apple Seed, the Whys and Hows will be explained by tellers Jim Weiss, Donna Washington, Charlotte Blake-Aslton, and Mike Pinder.  On today’s episode, enjoy the following: Story Kickoff: “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears” by Donna Washington  Story Spotlight: “How the Whale Got His Throat” by Jim Weiss  Storytime: “Why Cats Live with Women” by Charlotte Blake Alston “Why the Sky if Far Away” by Mike Pinder “How the Animals Got Rain” by Donna Washington