Why does Coke taste better from a can… or is it the bottle?

Cans can slightly change flavor. Bottles lose fizz. Less gas = less aroma = less taste.

Why won’t onion smell leave your hands? It’s sulfur compounds bonding to your skin proteins! Soap doesn’t break those bonds. Try lemon juice or… rubbing stainless steel!

🥕 Why put a carrot in hot oil? It’s not a myth — it’s science. Carrots release steam that cools the oil and prevents burning.

Little crispy firefighter, big impact.

It’s called the Mpemba Effect... and scientists are still debating exactly why it happens. Some think it’s due to evaporation — hot water loses volume quickly, so there’s less to freeze. Others suggest differences in convection, dissolved gases, or even supercooling.

Why is a three-legged table often more stable than a four-legged one?

Simple: three points define a plane. That means, no matter how uneven the ground is, all three legs will always touch it. With four legs, one is often left dangling or rocking — especially on an uneven surface.

Ever wondered why a bird sitting on a power line doesn’t get electrocuted?

Here’s the answer... Electricity needs a path to flow — from a high voltage point to a low one. When a bird is touching just one wire, there’s no voltage difference across its body. No difference means no current, and no current means no shock.

But... if the bird touches another wire or a grounded object at the same time — zap.

Ever wondered why one side of the bus always feels like a solar oven? In this episode, Alice and Smarty uncover the secret behind sun patterns, bus routes, and the best seats to stay cool and shaded — whether you're in the northern or southern hemisphere. Smart travel starts here.