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Dec 2021
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ELI5 Orange Juice - how is it economical...

ELI5 Explain Like I'm Five Podcast
About this episode

It takes a dozen oranges to make a single glass of OJ, so how is it economically viable? Why does Tropicana taste different to Simply Orange if they are both 100% orange juice? Some people say orange juice is as unhealthy as soda - is this really true? Why does orange juice taste so horrible if you drink it right after brushing your teeth?

... we explain like I'm five

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