Is a lighter effective because it’s on fire? Or just because it’s hot?

If you made a lighter that was just as hot as another lighter, would it work just as well even if it had no fire?

  • MotoAsh
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    9 months ago
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    Ah yes, why have the ability to do anything you don’t immediately need to do?! I am a smart person!

    • SpaceNoodle
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      We’re talking about lighters in cars, buddy.