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Why do carved pumpkins rot faster than uncarved pumpkins? That\u2019s what Ari, an 11 year old podcast host, wants to know. To find out what\u2019s making good Jack O\u2019Lanterns go bad, we turn to squash detective/ scientist Michael Mazourek. Together, we track down clues to crack the case - and find out how we make a Jack O\u2019Lantern last forever.\n\nLearn more about pumpkin science, like the shocking truth of what\u2019s in your can of pumpkin puree (spoiler alert: it\u2019s not pumpkin), with the free resources on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com.\n\nWe have a special bonus interview episode about how to breed vegetables, with Michael Mazourek! It\u2019s available for Patrons who pledge just $1 or more a month on patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Find out what it\u2019s like to make a brand new pepper!