Two hosts, Gav and Dan, experiment with a traditional Chinese popcorn maker. They first test it with popcorn, adding a few drops of vegetable oil for flavor. The device is heated, and the hosts observe the pressure gauge. When the pressure reaches 10, the safety valve releases, causing a massive explosion of popcorn, which flies out of the device and covers a wide area. The hosts are impressed by the distance and speed at which the popcorn is expelled. Next, they test the device with rice, which also produces a massive explosion, creating Rice Krispies-like puffed rice. The hosts compare the results, preferring the popcorn for flavor and the rice for distance. They conclude that the device is capable of producing unique and impressive results, but it needs more development for optimal performance.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The hosts, Gav and Dan, are making popcorn using a traditional Chinese popcorn maker.
2. The popcorn maker is similar to a pressure cooker.
3. The hosts add water and vegetable oil to the popcorn maker.
4. The instructions for the popcorn maker recommend filling it halfway with food.
5. The hosts use a pressure gauge to determine when the popcorn is cooked.
6. The pressure gauge indicates that the popcorn is cooked between 8 and 10.
7. If the pressure exceeds 10, a safety valve releases the pressure.
8. The hosts capture the explosion of popcorn using high-speed cameras.
9. The popcorn explodes and expands rapidly when the pressure is released.
10. The hosts attempt to make Rice Krispies using the same popcorn maker.
11. They add rice and water to the popcorn maker and repeat the process.
12. The rice explodes and expands rapidly, creating a crunchy and edible snack.
13. The hosts compare the texture and taste of the exploded rice to Rice Krispies.
14. The exploded rice is more dense and less hollow than traditional Rice Krispies.
15. The hosts conclude that the popcorn maker can be used to make both popcorn and exploded rice.
Note: I excluded opinions and subjective statements from the fact list, focusing on objective statements and descriptions of events.