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13 Episodes 2009 - 2009
Episode 1
Tue, Jan 20, 2009 30 mins
The team samples unusual meats, such as alligator and guinea pig, to see if they really do taste like chicken. Also tested: the calories saved by blotting a slice of pizza.
Episode 2
Tue, Jan 27, 2009 30 mins
Bad-breath cures and teeth-staining beverages are tested. Also: drinking a gallon of milk in an hour.
Episode 3
Tue, Feb 3, 2009 30 mins
Examining the so-called "miracle berry." Also: how to tell whether pasta is finished cooking; alcohol's effect on brain cells.
Episode 4
Tue, Feb 10, 2009 30 mins
Examining the effects of MSG; how to keep ice cream from falling off the cone; testing caffeinated drinks.
Episode 5
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 30 mins
Identical twins help determine whether drinking water improves one's skin. Also: cooking with alcohol; identifying secret ingredients in natural food coloring.
Episode 6
Tue, Feb 24, 2009 30 mins
Examining why moldy cheese is safe to eat. Also: making cocktails cold without ice; testing whether it's possible to overdose on water.
Episode 7
Tue, Mar 10, 2009 30 mins
Examining whether large plates encourage obesity. Also: cooking with liquor; asparagus mysteries.
Episode 8
Tue, Mar 17, 2009 30 mins
The food sleuths examine the healthiest fried foods. Also: testing how much the sense of taste relies on smell.
Episode 9
Sun, Jul 12, 2009 30 mins
Using liquid nitrogen to make cocktails. Also: calories and ice water.
Episode 10
Tue, Apr 7, 2009 30 mins
Investigating "low fat" and "light" labels. Also: testing whether green potato chips are poisonous.
Episode 11
Tue, Apr 14, 2009 30 mins
Investigating whether New York City really has the best pizza. Also: the truth about preservatives.
Episode 12
Tue, Apr 21, 2009 30 mins
Drinking warm milk before bed; raw-food diets.
Episode 13
Tue, Apr 28, 2009 30 mins
Calories are discussed.