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.
The time a refrigerator will stay cold when power is lost depends on the brand and how. Keep your food fresh during the storm. good the seals keep the cold inside. Time can vary from 2-6 hours without opening the doors. Without any power you can think of your refrigerator as a large picnic cooler. Placing blocks of ice inside will help to keep the temperature cool. Food in the freezer will last longer, especially if the freezer is more than half full. You need to be aware of how long the power has been out. Foods that start to get warm (above 40 degrees) may not look or smell bad but are starting to get bacteria that could make you sick.