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Leidenfrost Explosion

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A drop of water falls on an extremely hot surface.

Before the drop is even done spreading, it is vaporizing. Gas escapes so quickly that the drop boils itself to pieces.

Soon the drop is little more than a spray of tiny droplets.

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