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Oct 2021
35m 17s

Crystals: More than just shiny rocks

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This episode shines a light on crystals, and they’re sparkling right back at us! We’ll zoom way in on a diamond to understand the structure that makes crystals special, and hear about some unexpected crystals, too (hint: chocolate chip cookies contain a few different crystals!). Then, we take a look at how crystals form and get their cool colors. Plus, Marc and Sanden hunt down a hoax about Mesoamerican crystal skulls.



And! A mystery sound and a moment of um: why does sugar taste sweet?



This episode was sponsored by:


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