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The Science of Silly String
16:12 - 23:21 (07:09)
This podcast discusses how the resin in silly string is what allows for the fun foam effect when sprayed and how there is a specific recipe to make it enjoyable for kids.
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The hosts discuss the science behind making the perfect slime - sticky enough to cling to surfaces, but not so sticky that it can't be easily cleaned up afterward.
16:12 - 18:57 (02:45)
Summary
The hosts discuss the science behind making the perfect slime - sticky enough to cling to surfaces, but not so sticky that it can't be easily cleaned up afterward. They joke about how much research and thought goes into a product that seems so trivial, but ultimately agree that finding the right slime recipe is kind of genius.
ChapterThe Science of Silly String
EpisodeSilly String: Disaster in a Can
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode dives into the chemical makeup of silly string and how it's able to create its signature stringy, foamy texture.
18:57 - 22:45 (03:47)
Summary
This episode dives into the chemical makeup of silly string and how it's able to create its signature stringy, foamy texture.
ChapterThe Science of Silly String
EpisodeSilly String: Disaster in a Can
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The worldwide prohibition on the manufacture of Freon, an ozone-depleting substance, is an example of a global regulation affecting industry and manufacturing.
22:45 - 23:21 (00:36)
Summary
The worldwide prohibition on the manufacture of Freon, an ozone-depleting substance, is an example of a global regulation affecting industry and manufacturing.