Ask Ace - Everyday Questions with Surprising Answers

In this episode of Chris and Jen they ‘Ask Ace.’ Chris and Jen tackle a series of intriguing questions and everyday mysteries with help from Ace. The team breaks down the science, history, and surprising facts behind everyday items and long-held debates.3 Pivotal Points:The Straw Manufacturing & Hole Debate: Ace explains that plastic straws are extruded through a single die, meaning topologically they contain only one continuous hole, sparking a lively debate on definitions.The Truth About GMO Fruits & Veggies: The group explores how genetic modification works at the DNA level, why crops are modified for pest resistance and higher yields, and why GMO foods are safe for human consumption.The Origin of the Woodchuck Tongue Twister: Ace shares the history of the famous "woodchuck" rhyme, tracing its roots to early speech therapy for "lead-tongued" speakers and a 1902 play, along with an MIT professor's calculation that a woodchuck could chuck about 700 pounds of wood.Website - www.chrisandjenitm.comEmail - [email protected]   Voicemail and Text available at 940-278-8129Merch - https://chris-and-jen-itm.printify.me/Store - fabfavefinds.etsy.comIntro and Outro Music‘Vienna Beats’By RadioPink, Blue Dots SessionsLicensed under a Attribution Non-Commercial LicenseSupport the show