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How Much Candy Would Kill You?
Season 3
Episode 44
Reactions is looking at the chemistry of Halloween candy, and how much of it can kill you. Ah, sweet, sugary, science!
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9:53
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12:54
Alex Dainis explores whether or not your milk needs to be pasteurized. Yes, it really does.
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14:04
George tests a revolutionary new way to stick stuff together.
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12:02
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17:23
What happens when you eat morel mushrooms.
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10:31
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13:12
Let’s dive into the science behind ocean alkalinization!
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16:56
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10:13
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12:00
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13:06
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9:01
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