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What makes jalapeños hot, and do they have other super powers?

Episode 48

#048

This week, Melissa and Jam dive into spiciness. What is it? Is it a flavor? Is it a feeling? Is it both? Is it more? Why can some people handle …

5 years, 8 months ago

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Bonus: What is Mel's cast iron routine? (and other questions)

Bonus Episode: Question and Response 10

In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about cast iron routines, dy…

5 years, 8 months ago

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What is rust and is it the worst?

Episode 47

#047

A somewhat natural chemical topic following cast iron: rust. This week, Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of rust. What even is it? Where do…

5 years, 8 months ago

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Black lives matter

Episode 46

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5 years, 9 months ago

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Are cast iron pans as cool as people say?

Episode 45

#045

The continuation of the unexpected cookware chemistry saga: cast iron. This week, Melissa and Jam discuss multiple aspects of cast iron chemistr…

5 years, 9 months ago

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Chemistry at home: Homemade Lava Lamp

Bonus Episode: Chemistry at Home 1

What's this, another bonus episode? It's something new we're test driving! A short little extra bonus episode dedi…

5 years, 9 months ago

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Why do diet coke and mentos do that thing?

Episode 44

#044

You know what we're talking about. That spectacular fizzy geyser. This week, Melissa and Jam explore what makes diet coke and mentos go crazy to…

5 years, 9 months ago

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Bonus: My girlfriend's sweat doesn't stink (and other questions)?

Bonus Episode: Question and Response 9

In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about sunlight bleaching, wei…

5 years, 9 months ago

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How do color-changing mugs change color?

Episode 43

#043

You know how you have that one mug that changes colors when you put hot coffee in it? Let's talk about that. This week, Melissa and Jam explore …

5 years, 9 months ago

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How do deodorant and antiperspirant work?

Episode 42

#042

What's that smell? Is it us? Is it you? We hope it's neither, thanks to deodorants and antiperspirants. This week, Melissa and Jam delve into th…

5 years, 9 months ago

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