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Strike-Anywhere Matches Are Packed With Secret Science
In practice, strike-anywhere matches are super simple; just hit things until fire starts. But there’s actually a whole bunch of chemistry hiding in those little red and white tips, and even the sticks below them.
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Man Uses McLaren Supercar To Toast Marshmallows
S’mores are a very American campfire snack, but I think we can all appreciate just how delicious toasted marshmallows and melted chocolate on crackers are, right? They’re even good for rich folks as this guy can attest to, toasting marshmallows with his McLaren super car.
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The Science Of Fire Breathing
It looks dangerous — because it is — but there’s more to fire breathing than meets the eye. In order to do it safely, you need to think about the science involved, and this video explains why.
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Charcoal’s Way More Fun In Liquid Oxygen Than It Is In Your Grill
All the cool kids know that playing with fire is totally awesome, but there’s only so much you can accomplish with the tools available to your everyday pyromaniac. Scientists can have a bit more fun, and this slow-motion video of liquid oxygen tossing around a chunk of flaming charcoal is a great chance to live…