Daily Archives: April 13, 2018

Christiaan Huygens — April 14 is Christiaan Huygens’ birthday. Huygens was a Dutch physicist, astronomer, and leading figure of the scientific revolution. Huygens is famous for the invention of the pendulum clock. Pendulums swing in a simple circular path where the time it takes to complete a single oscillation is proportional to the amplitude of […]

Today in Science History – April 14 – Christiaan Huygens

This entry was posted on April 13, 2018 by Todd Helmenstine (updated on May 10, 2021)

You shouldn't store open cans in the fridge because metals and BPA can leach into food. (maerzbow) — When you don’t finish an open can, you may be tempted to put some plastic wrap over it and put it in the refrigerator for later. However, it’s not a good idea to store open cans in the fridge. No, it won’t grow Salmonella or give you botulism. The risks […]

Why You Shouldn’t Store Open Cans in the Fridge

This entry was posted on April 13, 2018 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 14, 2023)