Yum But Why?
Yum But Why?
Yum But Why?
The Scoop on Ice Cream 🍦
27 minutes Posted Apr 15, 2026 at 5:00 am.
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Why does ice cream make your brain freeze? Who first invented frozen desserts? And how did people enjoy icy treats thousands of years ago — even in the desert? In this delicious episode of Yum But Why?, Kinara and Aparna dig into the surprisingly global history of ice cream, from ancient Persian faloodeh and Mughal kulfi to stretchy Turkish dondurma, Japanese mochi ice cream, and more. Along the way, they explore the science behind what makes ice cream so creamy, why it gets icy in the freeze...