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Making a Hovercraft for $100
Sure, it’s not the most glamorous hovercraft in the world, but it works. Check out how Kevin and his crew made one!
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In rare weather conditions, forest fires can curl into tornado shapes. We’re recreating this phenomena to learn more about it.
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Using a set of fans, Kevin Delaney and team created a fire tornado.
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Fire extinguishers release liquid carbon dioxide at 825 pounds per square inch. That’s a lot of force which produces thrust!
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Sure, it’s not the most glamorous hovercraft in the world, but it works. Check out how Kevin and his crew made one!
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What’s the secret to pulling a tablecloth from under plates and silverware? Speed!
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What should we call this creation? The banano? This fruity musical instrument plays in the key of vitamin K.
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Creating a Banana Piano
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It’s remarkably easy to do. The secret is the egg’s arch shape.
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How is it possible to walk across a liquid? Kevin and his crew have created a goo that acts as both a liquid and solid.
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To test this, Kevin and crew are slicing, shooting, and cutting the goo to see how it reacts.
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