Sunny side up: Can you really fry an egg on the footpath on a hot day?

Sunny side up: Can you really fry an egg on the footpath on a hot day?

Ah, the Australian summer. When the temperatures top 40℃ and only the bravest or most foolhardy would venture outside in bare feet, there’s a cherished old saying: “It’s so hot outside, you could fry an egg on the footpath!” But what does the science say? Does this claim stack up, or it half-baked? To answer […]