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Ice cube used as a burning lens

In snow and sunshine, an ice cube is said to work as a burning lens to light tinder.

Time
⏱ 10 min
Difficulty
◆ medium

What you need

  • Ice
  • Sunshine
  • Dry tinder

How to do it

  1. Shape the ice so it is thick in the middle and thin toward the edges.
  2. Hold it in the sunlight during the day.
  3. Aim the focal point at the tinder.

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