EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 12 MIN
Why Hot Water Freezes Faster Than Cold (And Other Things That Break Your Brain)
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The Mpemba effect sounds like complete nonsense—how can hot water freeze faster than cold water? But this bizarre phenomenon is real, measurable, and part of a fascinating family of everyday paradoxes that reveal how our intuition constantly betrays us. Prepare to question everything you think you know about temperature, time, and common sense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Mpemba effect sounds like complete nonsense—how can hot water freeze faster than cold water? But this bizarre phenomenon is real, measurable, and part of a fascinating family of everyday paradoxes that reveal how our intuition constantly betrays us. Prepare to question everything you think you know about temperature, time, and common sense.
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