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I Reinvented a 300-Year Old Drink
Season 10
Episode 4
Adding milk to an alcoholic drink and then curdling that milk is a 300-year-old preservation technique that was used by none other than Ben Franklin. Join George as he discovers the chemistry that makes this technique so useful, and learn how to make the best espresso martini you’ll ever taste.
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10:46
We explore and learn anywhere between the 20 and 74,963 kinds of ice.

10:34
For years it was used in homicidal poisonings. We learn what made it so dangerous.

12:40
We explore brining and whether or not it makes a different when cooking the turkey.

15:23
We dive into the science to figure out how to make gummies without the side effects.

18:01
There are a few obstacles to overcome before we get there.

13:15
Come along on George’s epic journey into the wilds of salt science!

9:41
Weeds are building a defense against today's herbicides.

17:15
We explore how far carbon structures are from revolutionizing the world.

14:45
We dig into the science of flavor pairings, especially when it comes to the famous combo.

10:39
Can a medicine cause a war? The treatment for Malaria may just have.

11:30
We explore what happens to space debris closest to the earth.

12:47
We look at the century-long quest for the Holy Grail: synthetic blood.