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Why does hot water in plumbing freeze faster than cold water?

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Why does hot water in plumbing freeze faster than cold water?

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For some reason, the hot water pipes in places I’ve lived freeze faster than the cold water pipes during a cold snap. This is counter intuitive and the web seems full of controversy on this subject. It has even been given a name -the Mpemba effect. Thanks – love the show!