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#2

Stores In Turkey Open Their Doors To Stray Dogs To Escape Extreme Heat. There Is Also One On The Stairs That You Can't See Well

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257points

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Boredest Panda 3 months ago

I see Doggo, I upvote

82points

#3

The Heat Has Them Lined Up For Water Today

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234points

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Norma 3 months ago

Bless you for helping the bees!

70points

Even though heat waves are among the most dangerous natural hazards, they rarely receive adequate attention as their consequences aren’t immediately visible.

“From my experience, people often downplay heat wave risks,” says medical expert Dr. Nicole Levine, MD, from Health Strive. “Possible consequences are severe dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. These conditions can lead to serious health complications, including organ damage or even death.”

#4

Another Hot Summer Day In London

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196points

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DEW 3 months ago

I can relate. Last year I had 3 fans on me. It was hot to move from one room to the next.

23points

#5

A Very Hot Day Today In The Center Of Rovaniemi In North Finland (Afternoon The Meter Was Showing +32°C). At The Beach, People Weren´t The Only Ones, Who Needed A Little Cooling

These are reindeer, the domesticated versions of caribous found in North America. They roam free in most areas around North Finland.

Pekka Niinivaara Report

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195points

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Ole Peder Amrud Hagen 3 months ago (edited)

Caribou and reindeer are the same species, domesticated or not.

39points

#6

117 Degrees In Arizona Today. Melted The Blinds In My House

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178points

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BatPhace 3 months ago (edited)

Can confirm. I live in PHX and it's awful. The "making cookies in your car" thing is accurate

52points

One study found that from 2000 to 2019, almost half a million people died each year from extremely hot temperatures. This year (2024), the planet had its hottest day in at least eight decades and broke the record again on July 22.

#7

Life Hack

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168points

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Nicole Weymann 3 months ago

I have a bútt ugly cover on my steering wheel for this. Is IS ugly, but it does the job.

49points

#8

Safe To Say This Is One Of My Favorite Customers, Greets Me Occasionally With Cold Water

Well, today he left three of them for me (two frozen)! Makes a world of difference in 97-degree weather... Thank you, sir!

The note says: "To mail lady or man. Thank you for delivering mail in such horrible heat! Stay hydrated and shaded when you can. Thank you!! 3 waters all yours."

coopin05 Report

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165points

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Cathleen Cummings 3 months ago

I don't know if this is true everywhere in the US but in Birmingham, Alabama -- where it gets very very hot and very very humid -- the mail trucks do not have any a/c. Its tough on the mail deliverers.

56points

#9

It's So Hot That My Rear-View Mirror Is Sliding Down The Windshield

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158points

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Zara VP 3 months ago

I don't know why this made me literally LOL 😂

21points

Such brutal weather conditions resulted in severe water shortages and dozens of deaths in Mexico and Central America. In Pakistan, hospitals were overwhelmed by the high heat, with frequent power outages and water shortages in some areas. Japan also issued heart-stroke alerts as temperatures reached record highs.

#10

During This Southern California Heatwave, My Local Grocery Store Has Coolers Filled With Complimentary Water Bottles At Each Entrance

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157points

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Miss Mali 3 months ago

Wow that is pretty awesome, especially considering bottled water cost like 4 times what a gallon of gas does!!!

35points

#11

Maybe A Wax Lincoln Sculpture Wasn’t The Best Idea During DC’s First Week Of Summer Heat

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155points

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Lester the Space Duck 3 months ago

"Is it live, or is it Memorex?"

116points

#12

We Are In A Terrible Heatwave. People Are Selling Used AC Units For $1000+ Online. Our Neighbors Just Installed Central Air So They Gave Us These Cooling Beauties

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151points

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Norma 3 months ago

Bless you, neighbors!!

56points

“In extreme heat waves, you should watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, excessive sweating, rapid heartbeat, nausea, confusion, and headaches,” says Dr. Levine to Bored Panda. “These symptoms could suggest heat exhaustion or heat stroke, both of which require immediate medical attention to prevent serious health complications.”

#13

My Pens Are Melting

Final score:

151points

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Austin Sauce 3 months ago

I got a pill for that

124points

#14

Tales Of Heatwave Madness. The Floor Turned To Lava

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143points

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Lotekguy 3 months ago

Not safe, but it's a cool look. Stairs like a Dali watch.

65points

#15

My Wife Is So Happy Her Contraption Worked After Leaving Her Flowers Alone For A Week In The 100-Degree Texas Heat

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143points

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Bani Daniell 3 months ago

Is your wife a nurse? Just sayin...

73points

Heat waves and their impact are much worse in the city, where the high temperatures are amplified by buildings, concrete parking lots, cars, and air conditioning units that radiate and emit heat long after the sun sets. The lack of trees and shade also greatly contributes to hotter city environments. This phenomenon is called the urban heat island effect and impacts 41 million people.

#16

This Bottle Of Sparkling Water I Left In My Truck All Day

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136points

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Lester the Space Duck 3 months ago

That could have been bad.

51points

#17

The Way The Sun Has Weathered This Sign, So It Looks Like Its Heavy Metal Style

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136points

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Boredest Panda 3 months ago

WHO WANTS TO PARK AND ROLL!?!?! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

80points

#18

It's 102 Degrees In NJ Right Now, Just Saw Someone Putting Ice Water Bottles Out For People At My Train Station

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132points

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Boredest Panda 3 months ago

Thank you to random people who help other random people survive in the heat, the cold, and in general

68points

That’s why it’s crucial for people, especially in urban areas, to take precautions during heatwaves. Dr. Levine recommends, “It is important to always keep your body cool and hydrated, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing, and avoid strenuous activities during peak heat hours (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

#19

He Needed Sunglasses. My Neighbor's Dog Trying To Beat The Heat, And Sun. It's 91 Outside

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132points

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Boredest Panda 3 months ago

Your neighbor’s dog is cooler than I am (in all ways)

59points

#20

It's So Hot That Even Cadbury Blocks Need To Sit Down

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130points

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Boredest Panda 3 months ago

Being chocolate must be a tough job

37points

#21

This Guy In His Cooling Fan Jacket In 36-Degree Tokyo Heat

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127points

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ZGutr 3 months ago

I don't need one, but somehow I want one

49points

It might be a good idea to limit your time in the sun in general, as sunburn reduces the body’s ability to release heat. To keep your home cooler, close the curtains during the hottest parts of the day and open the windows at night.

#22

My Son’s Watercolors Got Left In The Sun, And They Shrank Into Round Balls

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123points

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Savahax 3 months ago

Just add water

43points

#23

It's Too Hot Outside

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117points

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Boredest Panda 3 months ago

Honestly, that idea doesn’t sound too bad

47points

#24

My AC Broke. We’re In A Heatwave Of 100°F For The Next Week. She Keeps Taking All The Air

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115points

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Smilodon, a Bad Cat 3 months ago

As she should.

41points

Don’t forget that furry pets struggle in the heat too. Dogs that walk on the pavement should wear protection from the hot surface and have plenty of water in their bowls. Cooling pads and doggy pools are also great options for cooling down your companion. For more on that, you can check out our previous article, where an expert veterinarian provided additional precautions you can take to protect them.

#25

I Had To Let My Mom Borrow My Crocs Because Her Sandals Melted

Final score:

110points

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Traveling Lady Railfan 3 months ago

This is who I hate seeing people (with shoes) walking their dogs (no shoes) on the street/sidewalk. Their poor poor feet!!! If your dog's barefoot in summer and you think it's no big deal, you should be barefoot too

83points

#26

Forgot The Dollar Store Air Horn In The Sun On The Dash Of My Truck

Final score:

106points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 3 months ago

OUch. That's gonna cost a pretty penny.

43points

#27

Sometimes, If The Heat Is High, Corn Can Be Infected By A Fungus That Causes The Kernels To Expand And Become The Delicious Delicacy Known As Huitlacoche

This is eaten, usually as a filling, in quesadillas and other tortilla-based foods and soups.

GoldenChinchilla Report

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105points

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Nicole Weymann 3 months ago

I'm sure it's tasty, being a delicacy and all, but the look is really off-putting. My first association are deformed and over saturated ticks.

95points

Lastly, we want to emphasize that high temperatures are no joke and can pose serious health threats, especially to more vulnerable groups of people like the elderly, pregnant women, children, and individuals struggling with heart conditions and other various illnesses. So be sure to be safe in this summer heat, and don’t forget to hydrate!

#28

A Pub In Loughborough Handing Out Free Ice Water In A UK Heatwave

Final score:

101points

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Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 3 months ago

For context for our non-UK Pandas. "UK heatwave " means 25°C for a couple of days.

58points

#29

Sun Through The Skylight Is A Direct Hit To The Record Player

Final score:

101points

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Shark bait hoo haha 3 months ago

Just go ahead and melt it some more and make a candy dish out of it. It will never play correctly again!

52points

#30

Taco Bell Sign Melting In Phoenix, AZ

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98points

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aleksandra gacek 3 months ago

Taco blll...

16points

#31

On Public Transport In Hot Weather, Take A USB Desk Fan. Most Buses Here Have USB Chargers For Phones. Plug It In, Turn It Upside Down, And Hang It On The Empty Seat In Front

Final score:

97points

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Cathy Homan 3 months ago

What transit has usb plug ins? Seattle doesn't

24points

#32

Candles Left Outside During A Heatwave

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96points

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Dave Van Beurden 3 months ago

Everything reminds me of him...

150points

#33

My Vitamin Gummies Melted In The Texas Heat During Transit, And It's Not Eligible For A Refund

I guess I'll get a spoon and chisel out a serving every day...

AlloyComics Report

Final score:

93points

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WindySwede 3 months ago

Now it's Vita-Gell-O?

19points

#34

Burned Myself On My Seatbelt. Apparently, My Car Is 170 On The Dash Right Now

Final score:

93points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 3 months ago

Whoa you could roast a chicken in that car.

36points

#35

This Is How Hot It Is In New Orleans

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93points

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Jason 3 months ago

Used to carry something to put under the kickstand in Florida for this reason. Especially on asphalt. Friends had their bikes fall over

34points

#36

It's Called An AZ Summer

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92points

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Lotekguy 3 months ago

The Giuliani look.

123points

#37

My Neighbors Have A Fan For Their Dog Because We Are Melting

Final score:

92points

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Shark_a 3 months ago

I would be melting too, wearing tight, skinny jeans in heatwave :D

39points

#38

This Heat Is Wicked

Final score:

90points

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Julie S 3 months ago

Trust me you do NOT want to go on the London underground when it is hot

29points

#39

We’re Cooked (Literally)

Final score:

88points

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Squirrel Chaser 3 months ago

120 - 123 F

60points

#40

Apartment AC Went Out During The Recent Texas Heatwave And Management Doesn’t Want To Fix It

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85points

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PattyK 3 months ago

Contact your local health department.

87points

#41

It’s Supposed To Be 108 Degrees Today And This Was Sitting At An Intersection In My Neighborhood. Thank You, Neighbor, For Looking Out For All Of Us

Final score:

83points

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 3 months ago

It looks like you can bring your own cups. Super nice neighbor. We need more like this!

0points

#42

Arizona Problems. Left My Credit Card In My Car, And It Melted

Final score:

83points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 3 months ago

Maybe try to iron it out?

16points

#43

My Shoe Melted In My Room In The Summer Heat And, Now It Looks Like Caramel

Final score:

81points

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Boredest Panda 3 months ago

Would you like some caramel with your shoe for extra stickiness?

12points

#44

My Bottle Of Soft Gel Pills Melted Together In The Cupboard. They Are Now Impossible To Separate

Final score:

76points

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Boredest Panda 3 months ago

They look like sausages

60points

#45

Sandals Melting In Heatwave

Final score:

76points

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 3 months ago

This is why you don’t walk your dogs on asphalt.

2points

#46

Welcome To Australian Summer. Had To Pop My Hook In The Fridge Because The Handle Started To Get Soft From The Heat

Has anyone else had this problem? Had these for most of last year, but I guess they missed the heatwave (was 36°C here today - luckily not the 38°C it was meant to be)

Tense_Spence Report

Final score:

70points

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Miss Mali 3 months ago

It's an ergonomic hook now!!

14points

#47

The Glass On Our Outdoor Furniture Just Spontaneously Shattered In The Heat

Final score:

70points

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ZGutr 3 months ago (edited)

That has been caused by something else. Glass does not break just by heat. Fast temperature changes can (t.ex. pouring hot water in a glass standing on a cold surface), but a sheet of glass lying in the sun? no way. Even if the sun slowly comes slowly over the glass lying in the shade it will warm gradually.

31points

#48

Trying To Frost A Cake In A Heatwave Feels Like That Scene From A Sleeping Beauty

Luckily, it turned out okay in the end, but there were many trips to the fridge and freezer along the way.

Bottomisbest Report

Final score:

67points

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Kristal 3 months ago

Looks delicious though!

17points

#49

The Heat Today Baked The Pine Sap Out Of My Newly Painted Deck

Final score:

67points

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Bisha Moten 3 months ago

Heat doesn't cause this. Untreated wood, which has been painted before it can fully cure... does. OP's deck is made with green, untreated wood, and wasn't sealed or allowed to fully cure and dry before they painted it.

71points

#50

So Hot Today That The Adhesive Holding My Dad's Phone Together Melted

Final score:

66points

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Jan Rosier 3 months ago

looks more like the battery inflated

43points

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#51

It's Currently 44 Degrees In Melbourne And This Tram Stop Has No Shade Wait In

Final score:

41points

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PeepPeep the duck 3 months ago

I just can’t fathom Melbourne ever being that hot, it must of been insane that year

9points

#52

Melbourne Heat Warped The Pavement Near A School

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39points

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El hefe 3 months ago

The ground probably contracted.

2points

#53

California Is So Hot, That You Can Use Your Meat Thermometer To Check The Weather

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37points

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WindySwede 3 months ago

But you don't measure the temp in the sun....?

6points

RagingCUNextTuesday Report

#54

Going Through A Heatwave And My Family Refuses To Turn On The AC

Their reasoning is that we'd have to shut all the windows, and it'd get hotter before it got colder. Which I understand. But please, for the love of God! I can stand some more unbearable heat if it means we get good coldness. It's only 3° hotter outside right now.

Final score:

36points

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PattyK 3 months ago

Turn on the air conditioner with all the windows open; after 20-30 minutes close the windows.

26points

#55

It's Been So Hot That The Coconut Oil Has Liquefied

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36points

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Jihana 3 months ago

Coconut oil already melts at 25°C, so that's not really impressive.

38points

#56

It's So Hot My AC Unit Is Sweating

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35points

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Bisha Moten 3 months ago

That's not from heat. It's from humidity. Specifically, the air inside the room is very humid, and condensing on the AC unit. A dehumidifier will fix this.

12points

#57

When Curtains Alone Won't Keep The Heat Out

Final score:

35points

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Verena 3 months ago

Whenever possible, try outside wooden shutters

9points

#58

It’s So Hot This Morning That The Light Posts Have Started To Sag

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34points

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Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 3 months ago

Nah, the lights are still horizontal,they're supposed to be like that.

44points

#59

It Was So Hot Today That The Adhesive On My Neighbor's Side View Mirror Failed

Final score:

34points

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#60

As Temperatures Reach Sweltering Heights, Families Cool Off In Keenjhar Lake In Thatta, Sindh On Sunday

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32points

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Lyone Fein 3 months ago

Those who are lucky to live there.

6points

#61

Las Vegas Heatwave Was No Joke... We Fried An Egg - Cooked In Less Than 10 Minutes

Took a piece of polished sheet metal to create a reflective surface, and angled it to direct sunlight (it's currently 105°F outside). After 8 minutes - the surface heat of the skillet reached 250°F, and the egg cooked in 2 minutes.

johnnyzerocool Report

Final score:

32points

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Squirrel Chaser 3 months ago

Not impressive. Solar cookers can work in near freezing temps.

23points

#62

It Was So Hot And Windy In Melbourne Recently That My Flower Planter Caught Fire

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28points

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Say No to Downvoting 3 months ago

100% that was from someone throwing a cigarette butt in it.

17points

#63

It Was So Hot Yesterday... Even My Shirt Was Feeling The Stress

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27points

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Green Machine 3 months ago

Is that salt from the dude's sweat? Gross.. lol.

4points

#64

My Eraser Turned My Calculator’s Plastic To Goop After Leaving Them Together In My Pencil Case Over The Summer

Final score:

23points

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Bisha Moten 3 months ago

Not a heat thing. Chemical reaction. Some variations of styrene plastic, don't play well if they come in contact for extended periods of time, with other objects. Some aspect of the chemical makeup of the eraser caused a chemical reaction and started to effectively eat the styrene of the calculator.

11points

#65

Extreme Heat Melted Her Car Light

Final score:

18points

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Bisha Moten 3 months ago

Fake. Image popped up in 2023. Tail lights are made from polycarbonate plastic, which typically melts at temperatures of 288C to 316C (550F to 600F), meaning it was impossible for the lights to melt from the heat.

38points