Episode 91 Mummy Lake

Episode 91 Mummy Lake

From Stump the Librarian by Kent District Library

May 6, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 92

About this episode

The episode explores the composition of white chocolate and the mummifying properties of Lake Natron while featuring trivia and a book recommendation.

In today’s episode we answer the questions, “What is white chocolate made of?” and “Which lake mummifies creatures that fall into it?” We hear some trivia from Programming Specialist Lauren and Liz recommends a chapter book about a Wonderland adventure. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Liz’s book recommendation: Alice With a Why by Anna James Alice With a Why | Kent District Library | BiblioCommons Concerning white chocolate: "chocolate." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 21 Mar. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/chocolate/82278. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zngsqp3 https://www.livescience.com/61754-chocolate-facts.html "chocolate." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 6 Dec. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/chocolate/273650. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026. https://candyusa.com/story-of-chocolate/ https://chocolate.mit.edu/science/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_chocolate https://www.thefoodhistorian.com/blog/before-nestle-a-history-of-white-chocolate Concerning Lake Natron: Amazing Earth by Anita Ganeri: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C825993 Spooky Lakes…

Topics covered

  • white chocolate
  • Lake Natron
  • children's literature
  • trivia
  • family education

Keywords

  • white chocolate
  • Lake Natron
  • trivia
  • children's book
  • Alice With a Why

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kent District Library

Books & works: Alice With a Why

Places: Lake Natron, Wonderland

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