Today’s Solutions: May 17, 2026

Disclaimer: What you are about to read may leaved you flabbergasted. Scientists at the University of Maryland have discovered a new state of burning that is nearly soot-free, and they believe it may be the solution for cleaning up oil spills. This new type of fire evaporates oil from the surface of water without creating a noxious cloud of smoke to create a cleaner, quieter fire. Don’t believe us, check this video out.

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