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Mad Honey is one of the most interesting natural products. This intoxicating honey has gained popularity recently and has some very interesting properties. Today we will learn about it and how it works. I hope you learn something new!

Vinyl Chloride is a very common chemical used in PVC pipe. Recently, it has come into the news cycle because it was one of the many chemicals released in the East Palestine train derailment. Today, we will learn about what it is and how it's used. We will also discuss its toxicity especially in relation to East Palestine. I hope you learn something new!

Lean is a popular drug in rap culture and many communities in the southern united states. It's constantly referenced in rap music but most of us might not know the details regarding its use and how it works. Today we will take a dive into this very addictive and dangerous drink. Here are two documentary style videos on lean: https://youtu.be/qoMkgbGDXxQ https://youtu.be/-wRzWnAYrp4 The videos are very well done and will give you a solid background on top of what we are covering today. I think it's important to understand the science and then apply that knowledge to its real world use. This is a very dangerous drug that is slowly killing those who drink it. These videos will show you how detrimental lean is and will give you a glimpse into the demon that is opioid addiction. I hope you learn something new!

Viagra and Cialis are the most commonly used medications for erectile dysfunction. Today we will learn about what they are, how they work and their prescribed/recreational uses. I hope you learn something new!

Magic Mushrooms are one of the many psychedelics that exist. Today we will start a three part series on these very interesting mushrooms. In this part of the series, we will discuss some basic biochemistry and metabolism in the body. The goal of this series is to provide a gateway to a more comprehensive study of these fungi. I hope you learn something new!

Recently i've been going through a tough time in my life. As i've dealt with the constant sway of my emotions, I decided to create a video on this process i'm going through. This is something I am unfortunately familiar with, but creating this video was very helpful for me and I hope it helps you. Stay tuned for more new and interesting videos. Thanks for the support!

We utilize the mint species peppermint and spearmint frequently in our daily lives. Today's lesson will cover the plant's active components as well as some quite intriguing information about these two species. As always, I hope you learn something new!

If you're reading this, there is a good chance that you're lactose intolerant. Many of us have heard about it but how does it actually work? Today we are going to answer that question and cover a few facts revolving around this very common intestinal disorder. As always, I hope you learn something new especially those who cannot tolerate dairy. Here is the paper about lactose intolerance that I mentioned in the video: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532285/

Quaaludes were a very popular sedative-hypnotic drug in the 70s and 80s. It was recently depicted in the movie: The Wolf of Wall-Street. Today we will learn about what they are and how they work. We will get a little detailed but I think it's worth the deep dive. I hope you guys learn something new! Here is the paper I spoke about: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2020/ra/d0ra06642g

The immortal jellyfish is a species of jellyfish that is essentially "biologically immortal". Today we will learn about what it is and the factors behind its immortality. This was a very interesting topic to research and I hope you guys learn something new. Something I don't think I mentioned is that this is one of a few species of immortal jellyfish. I believe this one is the most well known and researched. Here is the paper I mentioned in the video: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2118763119 Another note: I spelled dohrnii wrong on the first slide.

Crack cocaine is one of the many illicit drugs in the United States. Today we will learn the chemistry behind it and along with this, compare it to powder cocaine to see differences in their physical properties. We will also explore some of their many similarities. I hope you learn something new!

Fentanyl is responsible for ten thousands of deaths every year in the United States. Today we will take a broad look at fentanyl, opioids and why they are so potent. Although this video will be fairly basic, I think its good to have some information on substances like this especially with so many overdoses happening every day. As always, I hope you guys learn something new!

BCG is used primarily as a tuberculosis vaccine but has a secondary use for treating early-stage bladder cancer. This treatment is fascinating and an amazing example of alternative uses for certain medications. Today we will learn about what it is and some of the complexity involving its function. Buckle up because things will get a little detailed but I promise it's worth the watch. I hope you enjoy and learn something new! Here are the papers/articles I mentioned: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41541-020-00278-0 https://www.cancer.org/cancer/bladder-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/staging.html

Bleach is one of the most widely used substances in the world. Today we are going to figure out what it is and how it works. I hope you learn something new! **I spelled ammonia wrong. Its "ammonia" not "amonia".

Arteries and veins are vital for our survival. Today we are going to learn about what they are and how they work. I hope you enjoy!

Gatorade and Pedialyte are popular electrolyte beverages but what are electrolytes? How do they work? Today we will answer that question and learn more about these crucial nutrients that we need to survive. As always, I hope you learn something new!

Color is one of the most fascinating human sensations we have. Today we are going to learn about color and how light is intimately tied to our perception of it. As always, I hope you learn something new!

Snake Venom is a very complex substance that many snakes possess. Today we are going to learn a little bit about how it works, what it does, and some interesting medical applications for human beings. Here is a great article from nature on snake venom and its medical uses. It is very detailed but it gives great insight into its therapeutic potential: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41570-022-00393-7 Here is a brief description of ACE inhibitors for those that are curious: https://cvpharmacology.com/vasodilator/ACE

Adderall is a widely used and abused prescription drug for those with ADHD. Today we are going to learn what it is, how it works, and other interesting facts about this stimulant.

Happy New Year! Today we are going to learn about Baking Soda and Baking Powder. These are used in a variety of recipes but there are many people who don't know how they work. Today we are going to learn how they work and why they work. I hope you enjoy and learn something new!

Nutmeg is commonly used in many recipes, especially during the holiday season. Today we are going to learn where it comes from, why it smells the way it does, and its hidden psychedelic properties! I hope you learn something new and happy holidays! I DO NOT CONDONE THE ABUSE OF NUTMEG. This video is purely for educational purposes. Pfeffernusse recipe (shoutout chef john) : https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8317723/pfeffernusse-german-pepper-nut-christmas-cookies/ Gingerbread men recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/230238/gingerbread-men-cookies/ Eggnog recipe: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/homemade-eggnog/

Ibuprofen is a medication that most of us have used at least once in our lives. It is a part of a bigger category of drugs called NSAIDs. Most of this video will cover NSAIDs in general including ibuprofen. I hope you guys learn something new!

Today we are going to take a deeper dive into how soap and detergent works. We will mostly talk about soap since detergent is very similar. Let's learn together and hopefully you learn something new.

Soaps and detergents are used in our lives every day. Today we will learn about what they are and how they work. Hopefully, you'll learn something new!

MSG is a compound many of us have heard of and most of us consume it without realizing it. Today we are going to talk about what it is and some of the controversy surrounding it. This is the paper I mentioned. Feel free to read through it and if you have any extra thoughts let's chat in the comments! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6952072/