Bored Midwesterners are putting the polar vortex to the test this week, challenging whether or not the current temperature in their area is cold enough to instantly freeze a pot of boiling water. They ...

The Polar Vortex-inspired “boiling water challenge” turned out to be the polar opposite of fun for some people. At least eight people in Illinois ended up in the hospital after their attempt at ...

Have you seen videos of people throwing boiling water into the air to watch it freeze instantly? It’s the latest viral challenge, and it’s sending people to the hospital. » RELATED: What is a polar ...

Have you seen the videos of people throwing boiling water into the air to watch it freeze instantly? It's the latest viral challenge, and it's sending people to the hospital. Within the last few weeks ...