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975. A Bottle of Guinness From a 162-Year-Old Shipwreck

September 02, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking a really old bottle of Guinness found in a shipwreck.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

  • Alec Guinness - Wikipedia
  • Divers recover a bottle of Guinness from a 162-year-old shipwreck - The Washington Post
  • Verstrepen Lab - Group leader
975. A Bottle of Guinness From a 162-Year-Old Shipwreck
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September 02, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Beer, Shelflife, Ocean

ChatGPT image description: A clear plastic container of corn chowder sits on a refrigerator shelf. The creamy soup contains visible corn and potato pieces and shows separation and discoloration on the surface, suggesting it has been stored for an extended period.

972. Corn Chowder in the Fridge for a Week

August 26, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating corn chowder stored in the refrigerator for a week.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

  • The Best Corn Chowder Recipe
  • ComBase
972. Corn Chowder in the Fridge for a Week
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August 26, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Corn, Shelflife, Spoilage, Bacillus cereus

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