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Why do you get a tornado if you stir tea really fast?

Why do you get a tornado if you stir tea really fast?

Update: 2024-06-28
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Have you ever tried stirring a liquid really fast with a spoon? Sometimes, it looks like it creates a tiny tornado in the cup! Why does that happen? We asked mechanical engineer Jacy Bird to help us find the answer.


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Why do you get a tornado if you stir tea really fast?

Why do you get a tornado if you stir tea really fast?

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