So I was eating cold mashed potatoes...

Discussion in 'Mind Games' started by Julie Bukowski, Jul 25, 2007.

  1. Julie Bukowski

    Julie Bukowski Member

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    and this thought suddenly occured to me:

    Why the hell does temperature effect taste? And what makes something "hot" or "cold"? I understand that it has to do with how fast molecules are moving but why am I able to feel the speed of molecules?

    Someone help me out...
     
    Julie Bukowski, Jul 25, 2007
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  3. I'minmyunderwear

    I'minmyunderwear Newbie

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    no clue how it affects taste, but i'm guessing you feel the molecules moving due to friction maybe?
     
    I'minmyunderwear, Jul 26, 2007
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  5. Julie Bukowski

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    Friction just brings me to another question: Why does it feel "hot" when there is more friction?

    Damn these ridiculous questions that I think of when I'm stoned.
     
    Julie Bukowski, Jul 26, 2007
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  7. Morganna

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    I want to say it has something to do with the sensitivity of nerves and perhaps our survival as an ancient people, though why I really can't say. hmmm.... Not much help really but after reading cold mashed potaoes four times, I really had to say something.
     
    Morganna, Jul 27, 2007
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