Could you make a candle out of earwax?

There are all kinds of candles out there: beeswax candles, soy candles, and of course – birthday candles! But what about … earwax? Could you make a candle out of that gunky yellow wax in our ears? We asked candle expert Todd Wambach to help us find the answer.

There are all kinds of candles out there: beeswax candles, soy candles, and of course – birthday candles! But what about … earwax? Could you make a candle out of that gunky yellow wax in our ears? We asked candle expert Todd Wambach to help us find the answer.
Got a question that has you waxing poetic? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact – we’re all ears! 


Canva

Moment of Um Podcast

Smash Boom Best is a debate show for kids and families from the makers of the award-winning podcast, Brains On! Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best.


Smash Boom Best

A history show for the whole family! Every episode explores the origin of just one thing — like sandwiches, video games, clocks and more — while teaching listeners to think critically about history.


Forever Ago

Our mission is to encourage kids’ and curious adults’ natural curiosity and wonder using science and history…but there’s no age limit on curiosity, and episodes of Brains On can be enjoyed by anyone.


Could you make a candle out of earwax?

Subscribe

Discover Other APM Kid Podcasts

Smash Boom Best

Forever Ago

Brains On!