\nOne of the Christmas presents I received was a stuffed hippopotamus. I like stuffed animals, so this was welcome. Surprisingly, it came in a box with instructions.<\/p>\n
\nIt was late and I was tired, so not reading too carefully, until I noticed a warning saying not to exceed “Maximum Power: 800 Watts.” I was confused: how could an innocent stuffed animal have a power setting? Looking further, I noticed the word “microwave.” What was this about?<\/p>\n
\nIt turns out this stuffed hippo is a warming device, rather like a hot water bottle. The difference is that its warming component is a beanbag-like thing that is tossed in the microwave: 800 Watts for 30 seconds.<\/p>\n
\n800 Watts for 30 seconds is 24000 Joules, or just under 6 (nutritionist’s) calories.<\/p>\nJack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane,<\/a> Campbell River, BC.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tutoring physics, you can relate it to everyday life. The tutor mentions a funny anecdote. One of the Christmas presents I received was a stuffed hippopotamus. I like stuffed animals, so this was welcome. Surprisingly, it came in a box …<\/p>\n