You had a bad day, and all you want to do is eat a bit of ice cream. You open the lid of the carton, see the creamy goodness, and thrust your spoon into its sweet surface. But wait! Your spoon is now bent, and your wrist might be sore. It's hard to get mad about ice cream being frozen, but this is simply too much. Sure, you'll get to eat your ice cream, but only after waiting for it to melt and soften, which can take minutes. This is an emergency! Luckily, there is an alternative to waiting, putting...