Holiday Science
Eyes in Popular Culture
Periodic Table Party
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Colorful holiday lights are enjoyable for most, but can be less vibrant for someone with this inherited eye condition.

What is color blindness?

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In this animated Pixar movie, the main characters are literally giant eyeballs with legs.

What is Monsters, Inc.?

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This powerful vitamin derivative is crucial for vision and popular in anti-aging skincare products.

What is retinal (or retinaldehyde)?

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Research shows that the chemical compound found in cinnamon sticks has antioxidant properties and can help fight bacteria.

What is cinnamaldehyde (or cinnamic aldehyde)?

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The villainous surveillance device in The Lord of the Rings is known as the "Eye of" what?

What is Sauron?

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The element with symbol "Au" could pair with the colored part of your eye for a glamorous team name.

What is gold iris?

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When holiday cookies rise, a chemical reaction releases this gas.

What is carbon dioxide?

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This movie starring Hollywood Icon, Tom Cruise, has "Eye" in the title.

What is Eyes Wide Shut?

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If you fused the name of the light-sensitive cell in your retina with the element “Ne,” you’d get this glowing name.

What are neon cones?

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This method, commonly used to prevent ice on the roads, relies on the principle that salt lowers this property of water.

What is the freezing point?

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This Van Morrison classic is a DJ staple at weddings.

What is "Brown Eyed Girl"?

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This metal, used in glasses frames, is known for being lightweight and corrosion-resistant.

What is titanium?

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The red color of Santa’s coat is the result of this pigment molecule in many plants, responsible for red and orange hues.

What is anthocyanin?

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In art, the surrealist painter famous for melting clocks also featured giant, disembodied eyes in many paintings.

Who is Salvador Dalí?

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This animated movie features a friendly robot made from an element that is important for healthy blood cells.

What is The Iron Giant?

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