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Why do some apples vanish after freezing, leaving only their perfect ice shells?
Imagine an apple vanishing after a deep freeze, leaving only its delicate, crystalline ice shell – we dive into the cool science behind this ghostly phenomenon.
Why can hot water sometimes freeze faster than cold water?
It sounds like a kitchen myth, but hot water *can* indeed freeze faster than cold water. Dive into the baffling science behind this icy paradox and discover why!
Why is a group of crows actually called a murder?
Why call a group of intelligent crows a 'murder'? Uncover the fascinating, and surprisingly un-macabre, origins of this notorious term.
Why are French fries called "French" if they might be Belgian?
They're a global obsession called 'French,' but is that an accident of history or a delicious deception? Uncover the crispy truth behind the name and why Belgium might be the real fry-oneer.
Why did old television static contain faint echoes of the Big Bang?
Ever stared into the "snow" on an old analog TV? You were unknowingly glimpsing the ancient afterglow of the Big Bang itself, a cosmic relic hidden in plain sight.
What surprising food item was once a common classroom eraser?
Forget rubber – discover the astonishingly common *food* item that students once used to erase their pencil mistakes!