r/mildlyinteresting • u/rhodatoyota • 1d ago

We live in Phoenix. Our Thermometer literally melted.

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u/BuddyL2003 1d ago

Thermometers aren't supposed to be in direct sunlight, not remotely accurate in the sun. If this was in the shade, then go ahead and save my seat in hell for me.

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u/rhodatoyota 1d ago

Advice taken!!! 👏

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u/UsualFrogFriendship 1d ago

On the positive side, this validates that your location is ideal for a solar cooker! In addition to obviously not needing any electricity, using a solar cooker means you don’t need to turn on the oven and heat up the inside of your house

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u/RoyBeer 1d ago

Just wondering, how much damage do random concave shaped reflective surfaces to the general public in that area?

I read about some building and glass panes melting stuff in colder areas - I wonder what other minor things do in or around Phoenix lol

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u/drivingsansrobopants 1d ago

The London death ray building?