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A Research Vessel Found SpongeBob Look-Alikes A Mile Under The Ocean's Surface

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A Research Vessel Found SpongeBob Look-Alikes A Mile Under The Ocean's Surface

July 31, 2021 • A photo of a real-life sponge and starfish hanging out together delighted the internet. But "the reality is a little crueler than perhaps a cartoon would suggest," says the researcher who posted it.

Stephen Hillenburg, Creator Of 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' Has Died At 57

SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg, shown here at the 2015 world premiere of "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water," has died at 57. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Paramount International hide caption

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Stephen Hillenburg, Creator Of 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' Has Died At 57

November 27, 2018 • The underwater world of Bikini Bottom, where the action takes place, reflects Hillenburg's deep interest in marine life. The show has been highly successful over nearly 20 years.

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SpongeBob May Be Too Speedy For Preschool Brains

September 12, 2011 • Children who watched the fast-paced cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants did less well on tests of attention and memory, according to new research. Children who watched a slower PBS show, and children who colored, did better. Other studies have show long-term effects from fast-paced or violent shows.

Sorry, What Did You Say? SpongeBob Is Bad For Kids' Brains?

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Sorry, What Did You Say? SpongeBob Is Bad For Kids' Brains?

September 12, 2011 • While some researchers say they have evidence that the show affects kids' attention spans, Nickelodeon questions the study.