Did you know the weight of steel wool changes when burned? Science shows how the steel wool actually gains weight when burned. STEP 2: Use the tongs to pick up the steel wool. STEP 3: Using the ...

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It’s so surprisingly fantastic and magical that I’m going to go buy steel wool and light it on fire right now. It’s like having front row seats to an intergalactic light show. [Boing Boing] Burning ...

It doesn't take more than a few minutes to clean a cast-iron pan. You also don't need to give your pan a full, deep clean after every use. If you've only fried an egg or reheated some chicken breast, ...

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Using abrasive steel wool on the wrong surfaces can cause damage. Steel wool is an effective tool for cleaning, sanding, and removing rust, but there are some materials you should never use it on.

Live Science interviews UB chemist Jason Benedict in a story titled, “Here's How Steel Wool Burns (and Why It Looks Like the Death of Krypton).” The story explains that steel wool burns because it has ...