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The Mpemba Effect: When Hot Water Freezes Before Cold

Under certain conditions, hot water freezes faster than cold water. The phenomenon has puzzled physicists for decades — and it was rediscovered by a Tanzanian schoolboy making ice cream.

April 12, 2026


The Mpemba Effect: When Hot Water Freezes Before Cold
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