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10. Ep. 10 - The Myth and Medicine of Gin and Tonics
19:09||Ep. 10What is tonic water, and when did it start being mixed with gin? Join us as we wade through the myths of its origins and medicinal uses through the ages.
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9. Ep. 9 - A Trail Mix of Tamarind and Boba
29:56||Ep. 9What do Tamarind and Boba have in common? Nothing, it turns out. Nonetheless, we've mixed them and their histories up into one episode. Enjoy our first "Trail Mix" episode!8. Ep. 8 - Bierocks - Another Means to Eat Mustard
19:34||Ep. 8What are bierocks, and why does Keyah think they taste like 1999? Tune in to find out!7. Ep. 7 - Chewing the Fat and Some Gum
37:06||Ep. 7In today's episode, we discover humanity's unifying quality: the desire to chew stuff. Stick around to learn more about gum and its predecessors.6. Ep. 6 - Hot Dogs - A Means To Eat Mustard
20:35||Ep. 6The origins of hot dogs are as mysterious as their contents. However, their journey to becoming an American mainstay is anything but.5. Ep. 5 - This Republic is Bananas - B-A-N-A-N-A-S!
27:34||Ep. 5How far would someone go for a banana? Tune in to hear about the wild ride of the banana business in the early 1900s. *Spoiler Alert* They started a war.4. Ep. 4 - Pop Off Popcorn
20:22||Ep. 4Some things improve with time and technology. Popcorn is not one of those things. Join us as we discuss the beauty that has always been - popcorn.