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Chemistry Life Hacks: Food Edition

Chemistry Life Hacks: Food Edition

Season 4 Episode 15
4:55
How Do Anti-Wrinkle Creams Work?

How Do Anti-Wrinkle Creams Work?

Season 4 Episode 16
4:33
Why is Olive Oil Awesome?

Why is Olive Oil Awesome?

Season 4 Episode 17
4:34
Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?

Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?

Season 4 Episode 18
3:45
Dragon's Blood Could Save Your Life

Dragon's Blood Could Save Your Life

Season 4 Episode 19
3:58
Frying Your Way to Better Chicken

Frying Your Way to Better Chicken

Season 4 Episode 20
4:55
7 Wine Facts & Myths

7 Wine Facts & Myths

Season 4 Episode 21
7:36
The Smell of Durian Explained

The Smell of Durian Explained

Season 4 Episode 23
5:21
What Makes Rubber Rubbery?

What Makes Rubber Rubbery?

Season 4 Episode 25
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What Makes Smartphones Explode?

What Makes Smartphones Explode?

Season 4 Episode 26
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Does Peeing on a Jellyfish Sting Make it Stop Hurting?

Season 4 Episode 14

Sure, jellyfish look pretty serene, but we all know the evils that come from a run-in with those tentacles. You’ve probably heard the rumor that peeing on a jellyfish sting can make the pain go away, but does this icky old wives tale stand up to science?

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