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The Food Lab: Boiling Water

Ever heard someone say they're such a bad cook, they can't even boil water? Well, that's not as big a statement as you think, because boiling can actually be pretty complicated. [Video credits: J. Kenji López-Alt, Chris Mohney, Nick Perron-Siegel] Read the Full Article

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