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LN2 Ice Cream Social - September 2001

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Let's see what happens when you use a blowtorch on liquid nitrogen (LN2). Surprisingly little... A penny, though, is more impressive.
Of course, Sam and Gianpaulo had to do some work on the electronics board... And they got others in on the act.
But others decided that the LN2 needed to be put through its paces. You've heard of burning at both ends? What about burning at one end and freezing at the other?
Dip the flower into the LN2... ...And make sure it's not your hand!
We made some ice cream with LN2. Here's John mixing the initial ingredients. Add the LN2 to cool it down....
And stir! If you add M&Ms, their color melts off and the ice cream turns an ugly color. But it still tastes good!
This cool image is our high-voltage spark plug sparking in LN2. And yes, others were still working while eating the ice cream. Here, Laurent and Carole work on our new LCD display.
Gianpaulo, meanwhile, was working on the new power board. And here's the results of the night. Well, the non-serious part, that is.
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