We've all heard this all important piece of supposed kitchen wisdom: salt makes water boil faster. Let's talk about how true or not this actually is.

Cooking doesn't always feel like the fastest process, especially for those who don't want to spend more time in the kitchen than necessary. Getting your water to boil is one of those boring but ...

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