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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

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The Chemistry of Fireworks

The Chemistry of Fireworks

Season 1 Episode 17
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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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What's in your Smartphone?

What's in your Smartphone?

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Why Does Garlic Make Your Breath Smell?

Season 1 Episode 14

Garlic is good for your body, great for your taste buds, but terrible for your breath. This episode looks at the plant beloved by chefs and feared by vampires. Once again we teamed up with the Compound Interest blog to break down the chemistry of garlic, and how to beat the bad breath it causes.

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