The RAF cake experiment...
"When Royal Air Force pilots discovered chocolate-coated marshmallow teacakes expanded at high altitudes, they became “the subject of some rather unscientific in-flight experiments” in the 1950s.
Air crews removed their silver foil packaging and perched them around the cabin for observation: The marshmallows swelled as pressure changed. Eventually, they became too big to eat in one bite.
Many noted that, despite the extreme physical effects, the expansion didn’t compromise the taste.
But the expanding teacakes’ fame was short-lived. After a period of marshmallow fever aboard the V-Bombers departing from Gaydon air base, an explosion put a stop to the fun.
During the summer of 1965, a captain and student pilot forgot they had placed unwrapped teacakes above their instrument panels. When the captain pulled an emergency depressurizing switch during a training mission, the treats erupted.
Shards of chocolate and marshmallow hit the windshield, flight controls, and the men’s uniforms. Shortly thereafter, the RAF put marshmallows on their no-fly list*."
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(*BTW the ban was lifted in 2025)
STRONG MESSAGING about the seriousness of the cold and wind on Saturday from the National Weather Service. Power outages possible. Longest period with subzero wind chills in 30+ years.
A good day to stay inside, or bundle up big time if you have to be outside.
Posted 1105p Friday
Breaking News: Phil the Groundhog spotted at PHL en route to Cancun ✈️
In a brief statement before departure, Phil cited the forecast as the deciding factor, saying, “Six more weeks of winter was simply more than I was prepared to endure.”
If you happen to find yourself in a check out line, ask the cashier what their favorite candy bar, gum, or protein bar is that happens to be there in the check out lane.
Whatever they say it is, pick it up, put it on the belt, and then hand it back to them when you're done checking out.
Long lines aren't just long for us, but for them as well.
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@feedly quick question but everything okay on your end? I’ve noticed an uptick of 500 errors over the past few days when attempting to access your site. Also RSS pull through my Reeder app seems to not be working right now :/
Anyone figure out a way to add Amazon Music podcasts to an RSS to be able to listen outside of Amazon? As someone that listened to Wondery+ shows through the private RSS feature, I’m sad to see at least at initial review this being gone.
@USPSHelp got a piece of mail back with NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED Nixie code. The recipient still lives at the address - uncertain why it would have been sent back. Any insights or how to resend?