How to Open a Sea Shell Without Breaking it

Everybody loves finding sea shells on the beach, especially when they're on vacation. If you're fortunate enough to come across a whole unopened sea shell and want to open it, you must exercise extreme caution because sea shells easily break. The process for opening a sea shell without breaking it is a delicate one.

Things You'll Need

• Pot
• Water

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Fill a small pot with water and bring it to a boil on high heat.

   • 2

     Gently drop the sea shell into the boiling water.

   • 3

     Allow the sea shell to boil until it pops open.

   • 4

     Allow the water to cool completely before reaching in and getting the shell.