Demonstrating Shivering Quarters in Dry Ice

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Demonstrating Shivering Quarters in Dry Ice

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When a quarter in pushed into dry ice, a strange thing happens. The quarter starts to quiver. It is a normal room temperature quarter. I did nothing to the quarter. This is not a trick but really

Hazards:

1. Handle the dry ice with protective gloves.
happens.