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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 14 MIN

Fritz Haber: Bread from Air

from Let's Rewind! - Heroes Who Changed Everything - Little Thinkers!

The incredible true story of Fritz Haber - the chemist who turned air into food for the world! Historical Fun Fact: Fritz Haber found a way to pull nitrogen from the air and turn it into fertilizer that feeds plants - literally making bread from air! Did you know that almost half of all food grown today depends on Fritz Haber's amazing discovery from 1909? Ben & Pia tell you this fascinating story of scientific breakthrough and difficult choices from over 100 years ago! Which historical scientist do you want to hear about next? Write it in the comments! #LetsRewind #History #Science #FritzHaber #HistoryForKids #KidsPodcast #LearningIsFun #Scientists #Chemistry #HistoricalFigures

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