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I Made Leather Out of Eggs Because of Dinosaurs
Season 12
Episode 2
Scientists found collagen preserved in dinosaur bones that are millions of years old, which shouldn't be possible since peptide bonds have a half-life of around 500 years. So naturally Alex goes on a journey to stabilize collagen herself. With eggs. Like you do.
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