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How come foods like apples can get moldy, even in a cold refrigerator crisper drawer?

How come foods like apples can get moldy, even in a cold refrigerator crisper drawer? asks reader Stephanie Waslin.

Ever start to bite into a red, ripe strawberry, only to discover a slimy white coating on the underside? As the fast food commercial goes, “You gotta eat.” Except in this case, it’s the mold that’s [...]

How come ice is so slippery?

How come ice is so slippery? asks Rebecca Anderson, a student in Brookville, NY.

If you’ve ever careened into the sink on your way across the kitchen in the morning, you know a patch of spilled water is slippery. On a dry floor, the friction between your shoes and the floor’s surface keeps you from [...]

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How come foods like apples can get moldy, even in a cold refrigerator crisper drawer?

How come ice is so slippery?