Dr Pepper, born in Waco, Texas in 1885, is fizzy relaxation in a bottle—23 secret flavors that predate Coca‑Cola, perfect for bedtime stories or insomnia relief if you’re the sort who naps to soda lore. It’s uniquely pepper‑sweet, historically “not a cola,” and sleep‑inducingly mundane.
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Color Theory | Educational Bedtime Reading for Sleep
Relax with a calm, educational bedtime reading on color theory. From the science of perception to the history of pigments, you’ll learn fascinating details as your body unwinds and your thoughts quiet down. Benjamin Boster reads in a natural, steady voice — no whispering, no hypn ... Show More
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Aug 22
Politics of the UK | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep
Unwind with a calm, slow-paced bedtime reading about the politics of the United Kingdom. Learn how this system of government works while your mind relaxes and lets go. Benjamin Boster’s natural, soothing cadence helps you fall asleep peacefully. No whispering, no hypnosis, just g ... Show More
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Aug 20
Laundry Detergent | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep
Drift off with a calm, slow-paced bedtime reading about laundry detergent. Learn how tiny soap molecules lift dirt, the history of washing, and the quiet science of cleaning — all while your mind relaxes. Benjamin Boster reads in a natural, soothing cadence — no whispering, no hy ... Show More
34m 34s
Oct 2024
Is there a Dr Pepper in the house?
Dr Pepper has overtaken Pepsi as the second-bestselling soda in the US. Its rise helps explain dirty sodas, healthy sodas, and the overall explosion of the beverage market.This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineer ... Show More
24m 48s
Apr 2025
Can Pepsi Make a Comeback?
After decades of fighting Coca-Cola to be the nation’s favorite soda, Pepsi dropped to third place, after Dr Pepper. Now PepsiCo needs to win back soda drinkers . WSJ’s Laura Cooper reports that after years of focusing on potato chips and energy drinks, the company’s new beverage ... Show More
17m 50s
Jul 2024
2628: Monk Fruit Extract & Stevia as Sugar Substitutes - The Science of Sugar Alternatives
Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here:http://OLDPodcast.com/askor call: 614-568-3643Episode 2628: Q&A - Using Monk Fruit Extract & Stevia as Sugar Substitutes - The Science of Sugar AlternativesThe original post is located here: https:// ... Show More
11m 8s
Jan 2025
⚡ Red Bull: How The World Got Its Wiiings | 16
What’s keeping us up at night (besides our own thoughts)? An 8.4-oz blue-and-silver can of caffeine, taurine, sugar, and flavoring that’s part LaCroix, part Robitussin. Red Bull is not only America’s best-selling energy drink, it was its first: before the Bull, ‘energy drink’ in ... Show More
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To Vax or Not To Vax: Educating Parents On The Options | Dr. Bob Sears, MD
Orange County pediatrician, Dr. Bob Sears, is known for giving parents the FULL picture of the childhood vaccine schedule so they can give true informed consent! This episode isn’t pro or anti. Dr. Bob’s mission is for people everywhere to be free to make healthcare decisions for ... Show More
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