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Jul 2018
35m 7s

Salty snack science: Popcorn, nachos and...

American Public Media
About this episode
We're having a snack attack in this episode and we're using it as an excuse to delve into the facts and history of some of our favorite snacks. How does popcorn pop? Who invented nachos? And where does salt come from? Plus, our Moment of Um tells us all about salt's buddy: pepper! If you want to hear more from our pals at Every Little Thing, you can check th ... Show More
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