This doesn't detract from your point, but it's worth noting that that's probably not an ice cube in the photograph -- more likely, its plastic (in the same vein

This doesn't detract from your point, but it's worth noting that that's probably not an ice cube in the photograph -- more likely, its plastic (in the same vein that photographers use glue instead of milk for cereal). One of my favorite blogs, Alcademics, has a great set of experiments on how to capture the glory of clear ice at home: http://www.alcademics.com/2010/08/a-homemade-giant-crystal-clear-ice-cube-tray.html http://www.alcademics.com/2010/08/a-homemade-giant-crystal-c...