How long does it take a block of ice to melt on a Texas sidewalk?

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Which is worse in the summertime -- too much rain or a heat wave?

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By MAIRA GARCIA

mgarcia@star-telegram.com

FORT WORTH -- Answer: Three hours, 54 minutes and 26 seconds -- for a 10-pound block of ice, sitting on a sidewalk.

The Star-Telegram conducted the experiment starting at noon Wednesday, at the corner of Third and Main streets. It wasn't the hottest day of the week -- mid-90s throughout the afternoon -- but the humidity made it particularly uncomfortable outside.

We asked curious onlookers to guess how long it would take, with the person coming closest winning a $50 gift card to Marble Slab Creamery.

The winner was Joseph DePalma, who guessed it would take four hours, 10 minutes.

The worst guess was 20 minutes.

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