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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When talking about a vacuum sealed tumbler, you also have to factor in the heat loss from heat rising through the hole in the lid, where as the cold wants to stay in due to the cold air being heavier..

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