The flooding of the Nile has been an important natural cycle in Egypt since ancient times. It is celebrated by Egyptians as an annual holiday for two weeks starting August 15, known as Wafaa El-Nil. It is also celebrated in the Coptic Church by ceremonially throwing a martyr's relic into the river, hence the name, The Martyr's Finger. Ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile flooded every year because of Isis's tears of sorrow for her dead husband, Osiris.
Quick Answer. It takes up to 24 hours for a new refrigerator to reach the correct temperature. Avoid placing food or drinks into the refrigerator until it reaches 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. The freezer must be at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Continue Reading.
Change the water every 30 minutes to keep it cold. A 1-pound package of meat may take less than an hour to defrost, while a large piece of meat, such as a whole turkey, will take about 30 minutes per pound. Once defrosted, cook the meat straight away -- don't store it in the refrigerator or refreeze it.