So, I saw this “frozen baseball” thing online and thought, “Hey, that sounds kinda cool, let’s give it a shot!” I’m always up for trying weird stuff, and this seemed like a fun little experiment.
Getting Started
First, I needed a baseball. Luckily, I had an old one lying around in the garage. It had seen better days, sure, but it was perfect for this. I also grabbed a big bucket, filled it up with water, and chucked the baseball in. Simple enough, right?
The Waiting Game
Now came the hard part – waiting. I stuck the bucket in my freezer, which, I gotta admit, is usually pretty packed. I had to rearrange some frozen pizzas and ice cream to make room, but hey, sacrifices must be made for science… or, well, for fun, anyway.
I checked on it every few hours, poking the water with my finger. At first, it was just cold water. Then, a thin layer of ice started to form on top. After about, I dunno, maybe six or seven hours, it felt pretty solid around the edges. But I wanted that baseball good and frozen, so I left it in overnight.
The Big Reveal
The next morning, I pulled out the bucket. The water was a solid block of ice, and I could see the baseball trapped inside like some kind of prehistoric fossil. It looked awesome! I wrestled the ice block out of the bucket (that took some effort, I’m not gonna lie) and brought it outside.
Smashing Time!
This is where it got a little tricky. My intention was to see how many hits it takes to destory the baseball.
- First Attempt:I tried a small rock. It went smooth, but the ice was not completely broken.
- Second Attempt:I tried another big rock. It makes a loud sound, but the ice was not completely broken too.
- Third Attempt:I take a hammer and smashed the ice as hard as I could. The ice finally broken.
Finally, it takes me three times to destory the ice and got the frozen baseball.
In conclusion, it’s a really fun experiment!
