micah

Situation: Micah is eating mint-chocolate ice-cream

Problem: Brain kicks in and asks Why does mint feel cool in your mouth?

Solution: Google search

Result: Mint contains menthol; The cooling sensation you are feeling is the same effect as if you have
ever spilled acetone or rubbing alcohol on your skin, or sweat a lot on a
very hot day. The acetone and alcohol have very low boiling points and
evaporate quickly but they need energy to vaporize. The molecules are
absorbing the heat from your skin (or mouth in the case of the cough drop)
to change their state from liquid (or solid) to gas. They are essentially
'stealing' your body heat to turn into a vapor. You are experiencing a
cooling effect thanks to this heat transfer.

Now dont you feel edgimicated?




Riding the bus has been an interesting experience. Everyone riding looks miserable.except for the seniors. They look just ducky to be riding the tro.

Im totally going to ride the bus all day when I retire. I love staring out the window and watch the scenery go by, thinking about all kinds of different things. Its inspiring.

*sigh*


-Me