In the 87 years since they were invented aerosol cans have protected soldiers, temporarily fixed flat tires, killed a boy who used too much deodorant and had their contents banned by most countries for wrecking the ozone layer. Tune in to learn more.
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the surprisingly fascinating world of aerosol cans, exploring how these everyday items actually work. They break down the simple but clever engineering behind spray paint, bug spray, whipped cream dispensers and more, explaining the fluid dynamics and pressure principles that make it all possible. The hosts also touch on the environmental history of aerosols, including how CFCs once threatened the ozone layer, and share some interesting listener mail about police sketch artists.
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