Watch this man do the OPPOSITE of what you should do with MOLTEN metal

Have you ever heard of a person sticking their hand into something as hot as molten lava and not getting hurt? This dude did the impossible-- he took off his safety glove and shoved his hand right into the line of fire.

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But miraculously, he didn't get hurt. How did he manage this incredible feat? The answer lies in something called the Leidenfrost effect.

The Leidenfrost effect is like a superpower that happens when a liquid, such as lava, meets a surface much hotter than its boiling point. When the man's hand touched the molten lava, the extreme heat caused the lava to instantly evaporate. This created a protective layer of vapor around his hand, preventing direct contact with the hot lava and acting like a shield.

If you ask me, it's still bloody stupid to try out, but hey-- the video is cool!