
Slippery Science: The Physics of Ice
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What's the Difference Between Dry Ice and Dry Ice?
Ice is different in deep space, as opposed to here on Earth. It's from different molecules, not water molecules, but other properties. We've got ammonia ice and carbon dioxide ice - which we call Laurie. Don't stick your tongue to that, by the way. Do not. Chuck speaking from experience, it sounds like. Whatever you do, don't stuck your tongue on dry ice. Believe me, this thing I'm talking to you with is a prosthetic. Your tongue? Exactly.
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