From the Vault: Food Storage Mad Science, Part 1
Summary
Hosted by Joe McCormick, Annie Reis, and Lauren Vogelbaum, this episode explores the science behind food storage mishaps, specifically why aluminum foil sometimes appears to melt into lasagna. The hosts explain the phenomenon of galvanic corrosion, or the "lasagna cell," where wet, salty food acts as an electrolyte between two different metals to create a battery that dissolves the foil.
Topics discussed
Intro and Ad Breaks
Welcome and Introduction to Food Storage Mad Science
The Mystery of the Disappealing Pasta
Understanding Galvanic Corrosion and Batteries
Ad Breaks
Historical Examples: Ships and the Statue of Liberty
Potato Batteries and Barbecue Foil Issues
Ad Breaks and Memphis BBQ Discussion
The Myth of Poisonous Tomatoes and Lead Plates
Ad Breaks
Recreating the Lasagna Battery Experiment
The Science of Blue and Green Garlic
Outro, Guest Credits, and Final Ads
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