Freeze Facts | Facts about Freezes

What does it mean when a dog "points"?

Pointing is when a hunting dog like the German Shorthaired Pointer freezes, often with one front paw lifted, and aims its nose at hidden game so the hunter knows exactly where the bird is.

What is the scientific name for brain freeze?

The scientific name for brain freeze is sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia.

Can helium freeze?

Helium is the only element that won't freeze at normal pressure, even at absolute zero.

What is chuño?

Chuño is a freeze-dried potato made in the Andes since the time of the Incas.