Short Stuff: Carrots and Your Eyes

Narcolepsy is one of those amazing rare disorders that everyone thinks they understand – people just fall asleep at random times, even in the middle of doing something. But there’s a lot more to it and – even better – we actually may be able to explain it. Josh and Chuck run it d ...  Show more

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In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry behind the popular belief that eating carrots improves night vision. They take a deep dive into the scientific processes, including how beta carotene from car ...

Coffee stunting your growth, gum staying in your stomach forever, fairy tales spawning from the truth, the guys discuss the lies their parents told them and how they're still influenced by it as adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

It's easy to take things for granted and assume we know all there is about them. But these two curious stories might just change your mind.

How much can one vegetable grow? Find out in ‘The Giant Carrot,’ the tale of a root so big that it’s going to take some teamwork to get it out of the ground. It’s the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring Lynne Warfel, with music by Johannes Brahms and illustratio ...  Show more