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Short Stuff: The Mpemba Effect

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The Mystery of the Mpemba Effect: Hot Ice Cream and Cold Science

This chapter explores the Mpemba effect, where hot liquids freeze faster than cooler ones, as discovered by its namesake in a school class. It delves into historical mentions of this phenomenon by figures like Aristotle and Rene Descartes, emphasizing its intriguing nature and the skepticism it faced.

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