How Slushy Machines Work

How slushy machines work, explained: freezing point depression, augers, sugar ratios, freeze times, and why your homemade batch turns into a brick.

Does Straw Size Actually Matter for a Slushy?

Straw size changes slushy flow more than you think. Here's the physics, the best diameter by drink, and how width affects brain…

Why Does a Slushy Straw Have a Spoon on the End?

A slushy straw has a spoon on the end because frozen slush clogs a normal straw. Here's the physics, the history and…

How to Stop a Brain Freeze Fast

How to stop a brain freeze fast: press your tongue to the roof of your mouth, sip warm water, and use our…

Why Do Slushies Give You Brain Freeze?

Brain freeze explained: why slushies trigger it faster than ice cream, what happens in your blood vessels, and how to stop the…