Gather 2 bowls with ice cubes and water, shortening, paper towels. Begin by putting an equal number of ice cubes in each bowl, then add cold water. Cover one of your pointer fingers with shortening, then submerge one pointer finger in each bowl. Which finger get cold first? Why?
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