It’s Okay to Fart

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Oct 212018
 

It’s Okay To Be Smart takes a look the science of farting and the history of farts in human culture. Most importantly why it is okay to fart.

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Farting is hilarious and gross and everyone is doing it so why can’t we talk about the science of it?! Flatulence, passing gas, cutting the cheese, toots… whatever you call it, it’s natural and here’s how it works.

 

 

Why Do We Hiccup?

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Oct 042018
 

Hiccups are one of the great mysteries. Scientists understand how they happen, but have basically no clue why they happen. In this short TED-Ed video, John Cameron explains exactly what’s going on in your body when you find yourself with an annoying case of the hiccups.

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From TED-Ed:

The longest recorded case of hiccups lasted for 68 years … and was caused by a falling hog. While that level of severity is extremely uncommon, most of us are no stranger to an occasional case of the hiccups. But what causes these ‘hics’ in the first place? John Cameron takes us into the diaphragm to find out.

 

 

Chemtrails Explained

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Oct 032018
 

The chemistry behind chemtrails, or more accurately, contrails, for condensation trails.

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From Reactions:

This week Reactions is taking science to the skies and checking out the chemistry behind chemtrails, or more accurately, contrails.

It’s easy to look at the white trail behind a jet aircraft and imagine all manner of chemicals raining down from above. However, airplane contrails are simply what happens when the chemistry of burning jet fuel meets the chemistry of air. In this video, Reactions explains the straightforward chemistry of contrails