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King effect

The King effect is like a happy parade of atoms that happens when we cool something really cold, almost to the point where it freezes. When we do this, the atoms in the substance start to behave in a special way. They move closer and closer together, jiggling around and dancing like they're at a fun party. This movement creates a special force that actually helps the substance melt faster, even though it's really cold. It's like the atoms are working together to make things easier for each other, kind of like how friends work together to make a fun game even more fun. This is why scientists call it the King effect, because it's like the atoms are all bowing down to a special force that's helping them get along better. It's pretty cool, right?
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