17min chapter

Radiolab cover image

Big Little Questions

Radiolab

CHAPTER

Milking Humor and Microwave Sparks

This chapter combines a humorous philosophical inquiry about the origins of milk with an experimental adventure involving microwaving vegetables. The discussion reveals the complex nature of milk production and its implications on consumer understanding, while also exploring the surprising phenomenon of sparks produced by certain foods in the microwave. Through light-hearted experiments and scientific explanations, the speakers create an entertaining narrative that merges personal anecdotes with insights into food science.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode