Dr Karl Podcast

Changing seasons, vape smoke and heat cream vs. hand lotion 

Aug 28, 2025
What would happen if everyone jumped at once? Dr. Karl addresses this along with black holes and the mysteries of peeling boiled eggs. Discover how changing seasons affect our biology, including skin pigmentation and freckles. The podcast dives into ants and their attraction to electricity, linking their behavior to electromagnetic sensitivity. Culinary debates heat up as cooking methods for sweet potatoes are compared. And stay tuned for insights on why dogs love that wind-blown feeling while riding in cars!
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ADVICE

Make Boiled Eggs Easier To Peel

  • Use older eggs for easier peeling or shock them with temperature change by placing hot-boiled eggs into cold water.
  • Eat boiled eggs soon after peeling or refrigerate them promptly to avoid bacterial risk.
INSIGHT

Freckles From Uneven Melanin Distribution

  • Freckles arise from uneven melanin distribution from melanocytes with tentacle-like projections.
  • Dr Karl admits we lack a clear explanation for why melanin clumps into freckles in some people.
ANECDOTE

Ants Nesting In Power Points

  • James described tiny black ants nesting inside power points and switch boxes and causing shorts.
  • Dr Karl notes ants are often drawn to warmth from imperfect electrical connections rather than voltage itself.
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