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Can I lick it? (mander.xyz)
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[–] [email protected] 69 points 4 months ago (2 children)

But does this imply licking it in a "lickable" state? I have a hard time imagining licking a gas, and licking hydrogen as a liquid at -250 C or so sounds, not great.

[–] [email protected] 41 points 4 months ago

Depending on the quantity and the leidenfrost effect, you might be fine

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

One could say you are licking gasses right now