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The Science Behind Difficult Eggshells: Anyone who makes hard-boiled eggs knows the frustration of peeling away tiny pieces of shell while chunks of egg white come off with them. Some eggs peel easily, while others seem impossible to clean properly. One common kitchen tip suggests adding a teaspoon of baking soda to the boiling water before cooking the eggs. Many home cooks swear by this simple trick because it can make peeling eggs much easier after cooking. The reason this method may work comes down to chemistry. Baking soda increases the alkalinity of the water. As the eggs cook, the higher pH level can help loosen the bond between the egg white and the inner shell membrane. This can make the shell slide off more smoothly instead of sticking tightly to the egg.

Should You Wash Your Chicken: Health experts from major organizations like the CDC, FDA, and USDA all agree that you should not wash raw chicken before cooking it. This might surprise you if you grew up watching family members rinse their poultry under running water.  Many people wash chicken because it seems like the clean thing to do, or because it's a habit passed down through generations. However, modern food safety science shows this practice creates more problems than it solves.