May 21 2019

How Crystals Work

49 min 2 movies discussed
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In a new age shop or on display at the Smithsonian, there are varying interpretations of what crystals can be used for. But at their base, they are a thumb in the eye to entropy, a perfectly ordered piece of matter.

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# Crystals

Josh and Chuck dive deep into the fascinating world of crystals, exploring everything from their basic atomic structure to how they form in nature and in laboratories. They explain why crystals are basically the universe's middle finger to chaos—perfectly ordered repeating patterns that can range from snowflakes and salt to diamonds and precious gemstones. Plus, they cover how you can actually grow your own crystals at home in just a few days, the various methods scientists use to create synthetic crystals, and then venture into the more controversial territory of crystal healing and whether these beautiful formations actually possess healing energy. It's a comprehensive look at one of nature's most stunning and orderly phenomena.


Movies Discussed

Poltergeist
Poltergeist
1982 1h 54m
★ 7.2
"the dial-up sound like poltergeist — Referenced in an advertisement about 90s nostalgia, comparing the dial-up internet sound to the movie's supernatural theme."
Superman
Superman
1978 2h 24m
★ 7.2
"looks like the Fortress of Solitude in Superman — Chuck compares the Cave of Crystals in Mexico to Superman's Fortress of Solitude to describe its otherworldly appearance." — Chuck

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