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Why does a falling piece of toast always seem to land on the buttered side?

Why does a falling piece of toast always seem to land on the buttered side? asks a reader.

It’s the heartbreak of dropped toast. You tip your plate or lose your grip or bump the table. In the blink of an eye, your toast is, well, toast: the buttered side stuck to the floor, its [...]

What is the hot chocolate effect?

What is the hot chocolate effect? asks a reader.

Did you ever pour a packet of cocoa mix into a cup of hot water…and notice that the pitch of your spoon striking the cup seemed to rise or lower as the mix dissolved? If so, you’re familiar with the Hot Chocolate Effect. The strangely musical [...]

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Why does a falling piece of toast always seem to land on the buttered side?

What is the hot chocolate effect?