How many of you knew that chips are flammable? It makes sense that an organic item with tons of oil would be flammable, but I hadn't really pictured a torch. Over dinner we sample torches made of Mission tortilla chips and Sun Chips. They both burned just like a candle. A crunchy Cheeto burned just like a little torch. We suppose a potato chip would be awesome, but we didn't have any of those to try.So, perhaps we should all store a few more tortilla chips in case we ever need them for kindling.
And when the excitement of the chips wore off, we discovered that you can take a piece of orange peel, squeeze it toward a flame, and little bursts of flames shoot out. I've since read that the main ingredient in the peel, limonene, is highly flammable. Therefore, you can dry the peels, and save them to use as -- you guessed it -- kindling!
This is what I have learned as the mother of a pyromaniac son. It just seemed right that I would share the information.
6 comments:
I am so proud of this post. :)
is daniel interested in butchering a rooster for thanksgiving dinner for the sake of science? And to save me some BB's?
So always having a bag of chips on your person would insure "survival of the unfittest!"
So if you were lost on a cold desert island with only a snack size pack of Doritos would you use it for food or fuel?
So you'll be GLAD that we'll probably have lots of potato chips at my house this weekend. They will be the means of further scientific advancements-- forget the calories.
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