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Don't try this at home!!!

PostPosted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:47 am
by expat
Sticking your hand into liquid nitrogen :o
Even with the science behind it, I think I will give this one a miss!

Matt

Re: Don't try this at home!!!

PostPosted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:57 am
by machineman9
Similar works for boiling lead, though being hotter can make that one safer to pull off.

Myth busted  ;D

Re: Don't try this at home!!!

PostPosted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:11 pm
by RaptorF22
I would do it.
The leidenfrost effect will protect your hand.
The same principal as when you put water on a hot skillet to test how hot it is.

Re: Don't try this at home!!!

PostPosted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:22 pm
by patchz
[color=#000000]I have great faith in science. Therefore, I have no need to try it for myself.