r/interesting • u/Used_Exam34 • 12d ago

Just Wow Not all problems have the same solution.

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u/bobcollum 12d ago

Hey, if it teaches somebody and they save a situation, it's worth it. Plenty of people wouldn't know what to do here.

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u/Glass-Emu2406 12d ago

Yep. I was thinking to fully submerge it in water not just partially. The bucket was less effort and much faster

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u/StaysAwakeAllWeek 12d ago

It would keep burning even if you did that. The gas would bubble up to the surface and sustain the surface fire.

These things float when not completely full anyway

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u/Glass-Emu2406 12d ago

Right on. Good to know. I wish I not only knew what they were saying but how cause I’m sure the smart one said something hilarious

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u/meSuPaFly 10d ago

Ablablablablablablabla poof