Published OnJanuary 31, 2025

Episode 6 - The History and Science of Chocolate Chip Cookies

Discover the fascinating origin story of Ruth Wakefield’s chocolate chip cookie recipe and its journey to becoming a global sensation. Lily and Buster unravel the science behind perfecting cookie textures and share humorous takes on recipe variations. From the WWII care packages that spread its fame to international markets, this episode celebrates the iconic cookie loved worldwide.

Chapters (4)

Introduce this episode
The Not-So-Accidental Invention of the Chocolate Chip Cookie
The Chemistry of Cookie Perfection
Global Cookie Craze: From Care Packages to International Fame

About the podcast

What the Fact?! is your bite-sized blast of bizarre trivia, hosted by the polished Lily Vogue and the folksy Buster McGillicuddy. In under 10 minutes, they’ll serve up mind-blowing facts, quick laughs, and plenty of “did you know?” moments—perfect for curious minds on the go. Tune in, geek out, and share the weirdness! A production of the AI Learning Lab and the AI Salon! (theSalon.ai)

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