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How Pee Brought You The Modern World
Reactions is a show that uncovers the chemistry all around us. We answer the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask, blending the worlds of science and every-day life.
How Pee Brought You The Modern World
Season 2 Episode 47 | 3m 43s
Reactions looks at the reasons why pee was once the “number one” material in chemistry. You might not believe it, but there was a time when urine, yes urine, was prized by chemists. Pee played a part in some of the most significant discoveries in science, and it helped shape the modern world.
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