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Black-Marker Chromatography

A simple and visually impressive experiment reveals what a black marker’s color is really made of

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Relight my Fire

Here’s a way to remotely light a candle that has just gone out, using the smoke rising from the wick.

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Build Your Own Love Meter

The liquid rises as we think about someone we love

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A Star of Toothpicks

Making self-forming stars using toothpicks – and what’s the connection to the Pharaohs?

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How to Make Exploding Bags of Water

With materials found in any house, you can turn a regular bag into a “bomb” with a time-release mechanism

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Making Butter from Cream

Butter shortage in the stores? Here’s how to make it at home

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The Plumbers’ Secret Code

Write a secret message that only you can read, using just some magic tape

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The Hard Boiled Dreidel

A festive experiment for Hanukkah, Passover, or anytime hard boiled eggs are on the menu