If it is, the second stupidest is that a ball that hits the field goal post is no good, yet a ball that sails over the top of it (as in, if the post were taller the ball would hit it) is worth points.

It prevents the water from superheating in a glass cooking vessel by giving a porous surface for the formation of air bubbles.. Since the glass is smooth it prevents the water from cavitating, causing the little bubbles that you see when boiling. The water can exceed 212F and, upon you grabbing it and destabilizing…