Each episode of Distillations podcast takes a deep-dive into a moment of science-related history in order to shed light on the present.
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Episode 28: Summer
Summer 2008 officially begins today, June 20, at 7:50 EDT (at least in the Northern Hemisphere). Here at Distillations, we’re celebrating with a show dedicated to poolside lounging.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:31 Introduction
00:58 Element of the Week: Titanium
02:57 Chemistry in Your Cupboard: Chlorination
05:22 Mystery Solved! Why do we float?
07:42 Quote: Henry James
08:00 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to David Caruso for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.