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Falafel Philosophy: The Shape, Consumption, and Meaning of Falafel

Katie Quinn of NowThis News joins Dan to discuss falafel sandwichization, the problems with the pita, ideal accompaniments, and whether the ball really is the best shape. Then they have a major revelation.

Can You Taste the Velvet? Gourmet Sea Salt Tested

Dan joins Katie Quinn of NowThis News to test a new line of gourmet sea salts with flavors like Black Carbon Infused and Velvet Plum Merlot. Should you want carbon in your salt? Watch and find out.

The Art and Science of Pen Chewing (AUDIO)

In one of the weirder Sporkfuls in history, Dan and Win Rosenfeld debate all things pen chewing, including capped vs. retractable, ideal material and circumference, and much more.