SciShow Tangents

Cheese

Feb 6, 2024
Get ready for a cheesy adventure! Explore the whimsical names of cheeses, including the luxurious pule and quirky Cornish Yarg. Discover surprising links between cheese and sound with a unique taste test experiment. Learn the hilarious history of Cougar Gold cheese, created for troops in the 1940s. Delve into the science of cheese flavors, including how mites play a role in production. It’s a melty, tangy, and slightly stinky exploration that will leave you craving a cheese board!
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1
Intro
00:00 • 4min
2
The Whimsical World of Cheese
03:36 • 16min
3
The Sound of Cheese: A Flavor Experiment
19:28 • 5min
4
Navigating the Subscription Service Maze
24:28 • 3min
5
Trivia and Tidbits about Cougar Gold Cheese
27:37 • 1min
6
The Science and Smell of Cheese
28:57 • 6min
7
From Industry to Innovation: The Emeryville Story
35:20 • 12min
8
Cheesy Delicacies: The Role of Mites in Cheese Production
47:22 • 3min