Not Your Average Ice! 8 Mind-Blowing Facts About Dry Ice

15th April, 2024 TANISHA ROY TANISHA ROY

1: Not Actually Water!

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2: It Doesn't Melt

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3: It's REALLY Cold

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4: The Smoky Look

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5: Screaming Spoons?

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6: Used for More Than Fun

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7: Potential Danger

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8: A Glimpse of Other Planets

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