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Because it isn't in the flame long enough for your finger to heat up to a temperature that would cause cell damage. Just because a fire is very hot, doesn't mean it will automatically burn things on contact. The heat transfer still takes time to happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Q: Why doesn't your finger burn if you pass it quickly through a fire?
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