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How to Break hearts with liquid nitrogen

Anatomical model of a human heart held in gloved hands.

You'll be breaking hearts this Valentine's Day, literally, you'll be "breaking hearts"… if you try this science experiment. A live heart. That disgusting thing you swear your love by. How do nerds break hearts? With liquid nitrogen!

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to break hearts with liquid nitrogen with Dr. Lithium.

To shatter a heart with liquid nitrogen, first freeze the heart with the liquid nitrogen, then smash that love-maker on the floor. Simple.

Disclaimer: This is actually a pig's heart that was obtained from a pig that was already being processed into food products. No humans were harmed, or unlawful suffering to animals was caused outside of established food industry practices.

Brought to you by one of WonderHowTo's favorite scientists, NurdRage.

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