There’s Chemistry in Why Your Toothpaste Sucks All the Joy out of Delicious Food

Gee thanks, chemistry.

Dan Van Winkle

Published: Oct 7, 2014 11:03 am

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At least trading in your sense of taste has an important function like… creating bubbles. Making your food and drink taste awful is just another helpful way toothpaste assures you that it’s working.

(via Laughing Squid)

Previously in the science of grossness

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Dan Van Winkle

Dan Van Winkle (he) is an editor and manager who has been working in digital media since 2013, first at now-defunct Geekosystem (RIP), and then at The Mary Sue starting in 2014, specializing in gaming, science, and technology. Outside of his professional experience, he has been active in video game modding and development as a hobby for many years. He lives in North Carolina with Lisa Brown (his wife) and Liz Lemon (their dog), both of whom are the best, and you will regret challenging him at Smash Bros.