Jun 8 2024

Selects: Sunburn, Suntans and Sunscreen

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It's pretty obvious something's gone wrong when you get a sunburn, but did you know a tan means you've damaged your DNA? Dive into the three Ss of summer and learn all about how to protect yourself from the sun.

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# Stuff You Should Know - Sunburn Episode Summary

Josh and Chuck dive deep into the science of sunburn and sun damage, breaking down the differences between UVA and UVB rays, debunking common myths about tanning and sun protection, and explaining why that "base tan" everyone swears by is basically useless. They explore the surprisingly recent history of sunscreen development, explain how SPF actually works, and discuss the best ways to protect yourself from the sun—from physical blockers like zinc oxide to UV-protective clothing, with plenty of personal anecdotes about their own sun protection failures thrown in for good measure.


Movies Discussed

Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds
2009 2h 33m
★ 8.2
"Is that pits pilau from Inglourious Basterds? Is that the same mountain? — Josh asks if the mountain Piz Palü mentioned in the sunscreen history segment is the same mountain featured in the Quentin Tarantino film." — Josh
There's Something About Mary
There's Something About Mary
1998 2h 0m
★ 6.6
"that lady and there's something about Mary that made out with the dog — Chuck references a character from the movie to describe what extreme sun damage combined with both UVA and UVB radiation exposure would look like." — Chuck

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