In Throwback Thursday: The Physics of Hot Pockets.
And what they do well, and not so well.
How a microwave oven really works
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GMOs: The real problem
You’re Worrying About GMOs For The Wrong Reasons which is based on
Risk Expert: GMOs Could Destroy the Global Ecosystem, which is based on The Precautionary Principle. Also see Small is Beautiful.
The drink that powered the Roman Empire
Posca, the Roman vinegar-based wonder-drink, is a bit of a mystery, because as much as people keep mentioning it, it is oddly absent from ancient literature. Posca appears in books and articles, being sipped by soldiers and passed around by pals, yet we don’t even have a recipe for it!
Another use for my favorite vegetable
Why meat eaters live longer than vegetarians
Analysis vs. Algebra …
Vegans are bugged by Starbucks
Waiter? There’s an insect in my Frappuccino
The alternative to using cochineal is mostly Red 40, which is made from coal tar. No, seriously. It’s made from coal tar. Or it used to be; looks like it’s mostly made from petroleum these days. So, you can see why Starbucks might be looking for an alternative to an artificial dye.
Also see Cochineal: it’s a bug AND a feature!
I am not alone!
Movies for Bakers
How to make sure you are never invited to a potluck again
Ever.
