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How Science Affects Your Ice Cream

How Science Affects Your Ice Cream

Season 1 Episode 15
4:24
Sexy Chemistry

Sexy Chemistry

Season 1 Episode 16
3:18
The Chemistry of Fireworks

The Chemistry of Fireworks

Season 1 Episode 17
6:31
How Do Rockets Work? (Featuring KSP)

How Do Rockets Work? (Featuring KSP)

Season 1 Episode 21
3:57
Is it OK to Pee in the Ocean?

Is it OK to Pee in the Ocean?

Season 1 Episode 23
2:50
Is MSG Bad for You?

Is MSG Bad for You?

Season 1 Episode 24
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Awesome Chemistry Life Hacks (Vol. 3)

Awesome Chemistry Life Hacks (Vol. 3)

Season 1 Episode 25
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How Thomas Edison Changed The World

Season 1 Episode 13

Thomas Edison is hands-down one of the greatest inventors in history. He also had a love of chemistry that banished him to the basement as a kid. In this episode, we go behind the scenes at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park to see how Edison's love of chemistry fueled his world-changing inventions.

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