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We Burned Food to Figure Out How Many Calories It Has
Season 7
Episode 9
Did you know that a calorie label only has to be accurate within twenty percent? It’s a wide margin, but it exists for a reason: calories are complicated.
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10:21
We use chemistry to create the roasted potatoes of your dreams!

8:42
We break down the chemistry behind what makes these adorable critters deadly.

8:51
We unpack the chemistry that may have inspired one of our favorites: the vampire!

5:11
Let's learn how blacksmithing is just as much chemistry as it is an artform.

4:43
Learn how you can use everyday materials to make magnetic and colored slime.

4:10
We're digging into a few of the weirdest climate change-combating ideas out there.

16:02
We try out some of those tips to consider the chemistry behind why some are work better.

3:35
We talk about “superhero strength” and the chemistry behind what’s possible.

3:26
We explore the chemistry behind how a cloud stays lofted in the sky.

5:30
Learn about some common products that could make your birth control less effective.

8:54
We talk about the chemistry behind this catastrophic event.

4:16
We break down why that happens, and how an unlikely hero could save the day.