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The Perfect Campfire, Mathematically

A Duke engineer’s formula.

By Jim Festante
June 13, 20157:45 AM
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A Duke professor of mechanical engineering has mathematically confirmed how to build the perfect fire, maximizing heat, airflow, and efficiency. The secret, of course, is to create a pyramid whose base is as wide as it is tall.

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