Don’t try this at home folks; let the people on the Internet take the risk for you!
There are plenty of people out there who are trying to get Internet famous. We are talking about people trying to find something unique or different and getting the Internet to sit up and pay attention. Whether that kind of fame is a good thing or not is up for debate, but it has led to one benefit: a lot of really cool science-y experiments are being uploaded!
Some of the biggest viral videos in the last couple of years have featured people setting up experiments just to see what would happen. That appears to be the reason for this video as somewhere in Japan, a few people decided to find out what happens when you heat up an iron ball and put it on a block of ice.
▼ To skip watching them heat the ball, jump to 1:15.
Sure, a lot of the video is spent just heating the ball up, but that just helps to build the suspense and our anticipation for what will happen when the two opposing temperatures meet! The initial reactions are pretty promising as the ice makes some pretty audible cracks, however the ending is less explosive and more *sploosh*.
▼ 2,912 degree Fahrenheit iron ball…
▼ …meet this block of ice!
Still, it made for a truly interesting video, which is more than you can say for a lot of what is out there. Maybe these burgeoning “scientists” should try even bigger temperature extremes. Perhaps they need to visit the local Baskin Robbins (31) to get their hands on some dry ice! For now, we’ll just see what else YouTube decides to recommend for us.
Source & screenshots: YouTube/Corpokur
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Deer that appeared in downtown Osaka gets a new home, a new name, and a lot of snacks[Video]
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Deer that appeared in downtown Osaka gets a new home, a new name, and a lot of snacks[Video]
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Japanese potato chip Rubik’s Cubes coming soon
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Japanese potato chip Rubik’s Cubes coming soon
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
Bra shirt for men: Japan develops new type of clothing to conceal men’s nipples
Starbucks Japan unveils epic Frappuccino hunt with five to find in new Star birthday campaign
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years