Nigeria
Sand Origin
Ajali Sandstone, Iva Valley, Enugu
Random Sand Fact
Can wet sand keep food cool without electricity?
In Nigeria, a teacher from a family of potters developed a simple cooling method using two clay pots. Wet sand is packed between the pots. As water evaporates from the sand, it carries heat away and lowers the temperature inside
The method can help fresh food last longer where access to refrigeration is limited.
