A graduate student investigated the science behind "tundra tongue," the phenomenon of a tongue sticking to cold metal, after experiencing it himself. His research team reviewed historical cases and published two scientific papers on the topic.
The study identified 113 unique cases in Scandinavia, with the earliest recorded incident dating back to 1845. That historical case resulted in injury when the person pulled their tongue free, highlighting the potential for damage.
The main topics covered are the scientific investigation of "tundra tongue," its historical prevalence and documented cases, and the potential risks and injuries associated with the phenomenon.