Fascinating Fails

How a Kitchen Mishap Changed Science Forever

Whoever said baking is a science definitely knew what they were talking about. In this episode of Fascinating Fails, we explore how a kitchen tip changed science forever. This breakthrough has become a staple in science, but actually owes its accidental beginnings to ancient cooking traditions. Plus…a trip to a seaweed farm?!

How a Kitchen Mishap Changed Science Forever

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    How a Kitchen Mishap Changed Science Forever

    S1 E7 - 16m 16s

    Whoever said baking is a science definitely knew what they were talking about. In this episode of Fascinating Fails, we explore how a kitchen tip changed science forever. This breakthrough has become a staple in science, but actually owes its accidental beginnings to ancient cooking traditions. Plus…a trip to a seaweed farm?!

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    Allergies: Why Does Your Body Hate You?

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    Invasion of the Toxic Toads: Nature's Most Successful Failure

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