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A common "lifehack" is to wrap a beverage in wet paper towel before putting it in the freezer to chill it rapidly. How efficient is this really, and why does it work?

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A common "lifehack" is to wrap a beverage in wet paper towel before putting it in the freezer to chill it rapidly. How efficient is this really, and why does it work?	2450
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