It hadn't "popped" but it was only producing bland flavorless vapor. This was after a hot water bath plus a dry burn, and then giving it a chance to come back for a while... but only a bland flavorless vapor.
So I dissected it just to see what's inside. See attached. That straight smiley face is definitely neat
So I dissected it just to see what's inside. See attached. That straight smiley face is definitely neat
