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The Skeptics Guide #866 - Feb 12 2022

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Enamel, the Hardest Substance Made by the Human Body

Enamel is the hardest substance made by the human body. Scientists have been trying to make something as strong as enamel for tooth repair. It protects them from acid and decay and general wear and tear. And also it's elastic enough to not crack. But historically, this has proven to be very hard, until recently.

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