Static shocks, amputees and glow-in-the-dark chicken.

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Static shocks, amputees and glow-in-the-dark chicken.

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Mar 14, 2019

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Why do people have different eye colours? Why don't plastic containers dry properly in the dishwasher? What is glow-in-the dark chicken? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.

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Mar 14, 2019

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