ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Burning of Cork

Okay kiddo, you know how we use cork to stop up a bottle so that things inside stay fresh? Well, sometimes people burn cork to make it look pretty or to use it for other things.

When we burn cork, we are basically heating it up really hot so that it turns black and crumbles. This is because cork is made up of a material called cellulose, which burns easily.

When we burn cork, it creates a lot of heat and smoke. You should never try to burn cork at home because it can be very dangerous! Instead, if you want to see what burning cork looks like, you can watch videos online or ask an adult to show you safely.

So, that's burning cork in a nutshell kiddo. It's not something we should play with, but it can be kind of interesting to watch from a safe distance!