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How come when I open a can of mixed nuts, the Brazil nuts are always at the top?

How come when I open a can of mixed nuts, the Brazil nuts (which I don’t even like) are always at the top? asks a reader.

It’s like a Brazil nut conspiracy. The big, heavy nuts sit like bullying boulders at the top of the can, shoving all the tasty almonds, pecans, cashews, and (not-so-thrilling) [...]

What causes tea to run down the underside of the spout rather than out of the teapot?

What causes tea to run down the underside of the spout rather than out of the teapot? asks a reader.

Whether it’s tea ruining a tablecloth or rain rotting a windowsill, scientists call it The Teapot Effect, and still write and publish papers about the annoying phenomenon. Tea seemingly changes its mind about being poured [...]

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How come when I open a can of mixed nuts, the Brazil nuts are always at the top?

What causes tea to run down the underside of the spout rather than out of the teapot?