This video started a good discussion over on my friends feed. So far no one has answered it and I dont want to give away the answer to anyone else (please CW your answers) but the question is this:

Why is it when you burn a piece of steel wool it gets heavier, but if you burn a log it gets lighter.

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When you burn steel wool, it gets heavier.
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@freemo For more fun these experiments should be performed in airtight chamber with manometer.

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