Chris Aram has designed a gadget that automates the boiling process on stovetops, ensuring pots never boil dry or catch fire.

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Most of that goes into the boiling and cooling process, which is similar to making beer.

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Weaving of Mosi (fine ramie) in the Hansan region (Republic of Korea): Weaving of Mosi is a process involving harvesting, boiling and bleaching ramie plants, spinning yarn from the fibre, and weaving it on traditional looms.

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Using the basic principles of thermodynamics, it also speeds up the cooking process, and prevents foods from boiling over.

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The process involves removing the snails from their shell, cleaning and boiling them, then stuffing the shell with a mixture of butter, herbs, garlic and the meat before baking them.

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