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What is Vitamin D? And what does it have to do with the sun?!

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Why do plants die in freezing weather?

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What's up with Fahrenheit, Celsius, and... Kelvin?

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Ask a Chemist: Why do metals look metallic? (and other questions!)

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How do infrared thermometers work?

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How do we see our breath in the air?

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Thermometers: what is the chemistry behind them?

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Bonus: How do "forever chemicals" sneak into our clothes? (and other questions)

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What is yogurt?

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What is cheese? And what does it have in common with soap?

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What even is cinnamon?

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Bonus: What's the chemistry of kombucha? (and other questions)

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What even is MSG? Is it bad for you?

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Why do onions make you cry?

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Why does(n't) turkey make you sleepy?

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Why does water form droplets?

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What is freeze drying?

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