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Post #264839 by thejab on Mon, Nov 6, 2006 12:35 PM

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I'm in agreement that it's for strength, because if a glass or ceramic mug gets hot from washing, and you put ice in it, the bottom may weaken and bust. I've seen this happen with cheap glassware.