Myths & mysteries
Firewalking works due to low thermal conductivity of coal
HERE’S THE INTERESTING PART
Strolling barefoot across red-hot coals is a staple of mind-over-matter gurus. However, wood ash is a remarkably terrible conductor of heat, meaning as long as you walk briskly and don't stop to admire the view, your feet won't absorb enough energy to burn.
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