From the blackest black to the whitest white, in this episode, we talk about the science of paint and pigment!
Did you know we used real human mummies for brown paint for over 200 years? What about Paris Green, the bright and beautiful color that got its name after being used to kill rats in the sewers of France? We cover the toxic paints of the rainbow that have colored our lives for thousands of years!
Featuring original song "Science Shuffle" by Micaela Superstar
References:
6 Facts About Vantablack, the Darkest Material Ever Made
Scientists Have Created the Whitest Paint Ever—and It Might Help Cool the Planet
A Journey to the Oldest Cave Paintings in the World
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