Scientist breaks down chemistry in iconic cartoons –– ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ ‘Popeye,’ and ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ (video)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2019 — Are bananas actually that slippery? Could spinach give you superhuman strength? And what the heck is Toon Acid? This week, watch some cartoons alongside our writer and host, Sam Jones, and learn whether their chemistry checks out: https://youtu.be/AiEgZOrRJg4.

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