The Incredible Egg

We love eggs scrambled, fried, or poached; we couldn’t enjoy a
quiche, meringue, or flan without them. But for scientists and
archaeologists, these perfect packages are a source of both wonder
and curiosity. Why do eggs come in such a spectacular variety of
colors, shapes, and sizes? Why are we stuck mostly eating chicken
eggs, when our ancestors feasted on emu, ostrich, and guillemot
eggs? This episode, we explore the science and history of eggs,
from dinosaurs to double-yolkers! Learn more about your ad choices.
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