anon for this-
feivel-
Correct!
Water’s temperature can only rise to the point where it becomes steam.
The greater the atmospheric pressure on the water’s surface, the hotter the water must be in order to change from a liquid to a gaseous state.
Compressing any gas sufficiently turns it into a liquid, be it oxygen, nitrogen, or water vapor.
The way a pressure cooker works is that by raising the pressure inside the pot it allows the water to reach a higher temperature and cook the food more quickly.
Conversely, lowering pressure lowers the boiling point as well.
Room-temperature water would boil away in a vacuum.
As Feivel pointed out, Denver would be a possible destination of Yankel’s since it has both a frum community and a high altitude (there is a marker on the capitol’s steps denoting exactly one mile above sea level).
Mexico City is another possibility that I can think of that has both of the above factors.
(I’m pretty sure Nepal doesn’t have a frum community)
You’ll be happy to know that by day 2, Yankel had adjusted the cooking time and was enjoying his customary gourmet breakfast.
Feivel- we miss your puzzles, especially since (I think) your halacha riddles inspired this thread.