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Comment on Why does hot water freeze faster than cold water? by David Fisher

David Fisher — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:11:41 +0000

In the third grade our science teacher brought water to a boil then set the teakettle on the palm of his hand for a short time without burning his hand. He had volunteers do the same. I volunteered. At first the bottom of the teakettle just felt warm but quickly turned hot. For some reason the boiling water drew the heat out of the copper coated steel bottom of the teakettle as long as the water kept boiling.

Just this past Christmas while watching TV I watched a lady who lived in the northern part of Japan trim her outside Christmas tree with snow by throwing boiling water into the air. The boiling water quickly turned to snow and settled on the tree branches. And that doesn’t happen with plain water.

On hiking and camping trips at altitude, say in the Rockies, it is difficult to cook food in water without a pressure cooker.

I don’t know if these observations are related in some manner to the subject of hot water freezing faster than cold water. Water has gaseous properties when boiling; therefore it freezes faster–perhaps.

Dave Fisher

Comment on Why does hot water freeze faster than cold water? by peyami

peyami — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 03:38:59 +0000

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Comment on Summer solstice sunset in Katsushika by David Fisher

David Fisher — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:21:50 +0000

Beautiful photo. It catches the mood of the season. Looking west over the Oya’s house with the surrounding tree tops, a similar scene presented itself late this afternoon. But the passing scene is not stationary and quickly fades away. It’s time for me to give the iPhone a rest and unlimber a couple of the big cameras in the closet

Comment on Macro shots taken in front of my house with iPhone by David Fisher

David Fisher — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 02:26:22 +0000

Those flowers are very similar to the ones on the open slopes of the Rockies in Colorado, and beautiful in large patches.

Comment on Hao looks so comfy by danielwalldammit

danielwalldammit — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:30:30 +0000

Cute!

Comment on Late afternoon bike ride along the Nakagawa – right near my house by Doug Lerner

Doug Lerner — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:34:38 +0000

Thanks, Dave. There might be some nice scenery, or a UFO or something and I wouldn’t want to miss it.

Comment on Late afternoon bike ride along the Nakagawa – right near my house by David Fisher

David Fisher — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:20:18 +0000

Good deal, Doug, including interesting photography in your overall plan.

Comment on Happy birthday to me by Doug Lerner

Doug Lerner — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 13:35:00 +0000

I’m betting you will still be here. Remember, we already have restaurant reservations for your 100th birthday party.

Comment on Happy birthday to me by David Fisher

David Fisher — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 13:29:53 +0000

First of all, congratulations,

My birthday is July 17, 1919. I’ll be 93 this July 17,2012. There are 7 more years to 100. But, I would have to bet against myself on the odds!

Dave

Comment on Mixed greens and beans salad with ume dressing by Doug Lerner

Doug Lerner — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:14:32 +0000

I’ve found both canned and vacuum packed. They come in either 50 gm packs or 120 gm cans. There is no water – just the cooked beans. It’s a mix of soy beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans and green peas.

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