Brain Junk

Back in 1984, Coca-Cola and Pepsi started a very short space race. In 1985, Cans and soda went on the STS 51-F shuttle flight. It was sticky and fizzy and burping was a DISASTER. Amy takes us on a Vomit Comet ride to the stars talking burps, tears, and all things gastrointestinal in low gravity.Show Notes:Check out our merch SHOP!Air and Space museum Coke can and Pepsi canMicrogavity? What the heck is that?No spices allowed in space!We mentioned Mary Roach and her science writing. Check out her books!Astronaut Chris Hadfield interview about burping in space.YouTube: Can you cry in space?Liquid in space videoUK Space Agency video: Fizzy drinks in spaceAmy got really dark talking about the moon falling into the Earth. Here's an explanation as to why that isn't going to happen.The Vomit Comet This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brainjunkpodcast.substack.com