Vampire folklore has more chemistry than you’d think (video)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2019 — Halloween season wouldn’t be the same without the undead. This week on Reactions, we unpack the chemistry that might have inspired one of our favorites: the vampire: https://youtu.be/hTtitLeGvV0.

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