SciShow Tangents Oil
Dec 12, 2023
The podcast delves into the fascinating history of oil, debunking the common misconception that it comes from dinosaurs. They discuss the origins and uses of oil, including its presence in food oils. The hosts also explore the impact of dry weather on olive oil production, the increase in olive oil prices, and a recent incident of olive oil theft in Spain. They touch on the environmental disaster in Times Beach caused by dioxin contamination and challenge the oversimplification of labeling certain oils or fats as 'bad'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
A Porous and Conversational Blanket
01:37 • 2min
The Origins and Uses of Oil
03:25 • 19min
Improving Cooking Skills with Masterclass
22:50 • 4min
Olive Oil Prices and Theft
27:08 • 2min
The Times Beach Disaster: Dioxins and Uninhabitability
28:54 • 18min
Misconceptions About 'Bad' Oils and Fats
46:36 • 3min