More Than You Want To Know Show - Soap

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Published September 16, 2016 at 8:33 AM MDT

In this episode, an anonymous questioner asks the EngiNerd about the fascinating history and molecular qualities of soap, and special guest The Kitchen Witch joins in to explain how she makes homemade soap.

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