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Hot-Stopper are small contraptions to block the hole in the lids of take-away coffees (and other hot drinks).

They are also known as "splash sticks". They are commonly found in Cafés such as Starbucks and other large chains.

The term Hot-Stopper became popular after Brady Haran and CGP_Grey brought up the topic in Episode 49 (00:43:30) "Rabble-Rousing" of the Hello Internet Podcast.

Another source of popularity for the Hot-Stopper is the creation of the #hotstopper hashtag on twitter.

Since, Hot-Stoppers have been selling out of Starbucks and chains have been forced into stocking larger amounts.

A Hot-Stopper awareness program began on the 19th of October 2015 on the importance of Hot-Stoppers; Located on Brady Haran's blog.

Brady Haran has since started gathering donations for the Children's Burns Trust.