Published: Jan. 22, 2021, 8 a.m.
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Learn about why sensitive questions won\\u2019t make conversations as uncomfortable as you think; why static is worse in winter than in summer; and the \\u201cumami synergy\\u201d behind why bacon and eggs go together so well.
Sensitive questions won\'t make conversations as uncomfortable as you think by Kelsey Donk
Why is static worse in winter than summer? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Sandy)
Why do bacon & eggs just go together? Meet umami synergy by Cameron Duke
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- Put The Science Of Umami To Work For You. (2015). Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/hidden-secrets-umami/
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