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Richard Feynman Explains Fire and Photosynthesis

nebulajr · Interview · YouTube title: Richard Feynman Fire
Why it's here

HN repeatedly cites it as an elegant, eye-opening explanation of fire and photosynthesis and as an example of Feynman's infectious love of knowledge.

What it covers

A short clip from a Richard Feynman interview in which he explains fire, describing how burning wood releases sunlight stored by the tree, which built itself mostly from air. It showcases his curiosity and plain-spoken explanations.