Eli5: Why can a thermal flask keep items cold for 24 hours, but only hot for 12 hours.

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Eli5: Why can a thermal flask keep items cold for 24 hours, but only hot for 12 hours.

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The difference between cold (0c) and not cold (25c) smaller than the different between hot (80c) and not hot (25c).

Which is why it’s harder to keep hot drinks hot compared to cold drinks cold.

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