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I'm getting it now

Hank's shirt never wrinkled. His burger wrapper never got greasy. His mouthwash glowed neon blue. Turns out, chemicals explain everything.

Hank's shirt never wrinkled. His burger wrapper never got greasy. His mouthwash glowed neon blue. Turns out, chemicals explain everything.

Image 1 of 7 from “I'm getting it now”: Hank wonders why his shirt never wrinkles while his duvet looks like a crumpled map.Image 2 of 7 from “I'm getting it now”: He also wonders why fast food does not stick to wrappers, candles smell stronger than meals, and mouthwash glows neon.Image 3 of 7 from “I'm getting it now”: Darin Olien, author of Fatal Conveniences and cohost of Down to Earth with Zac Efron, is introduced as a guide to hidden everyday hazards.Image 4 of 7 from “I'm getting it now”: Darin Olien’s book Superlife and his podcast are shown alongside his other work.Image 5 of 7 from “I'm getting it now”: Hank learns that chemicals can make fabrics wrinkle-resistant, makeup waterproof, wrappers nonstick, and dental floss slippery.Image 6 of 7 from “I'm getting it now”: Fatal Conveniences examines hidden risks in everyday products and habits, from toiletries and food to phones, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.Image 7 of 7 from “I'm getting it now”: The closing message encourages readers to start asking themselves the right questions.

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