Solar Eclipses, Glassmaking, & Torching a Stanley Mug
Welcome back to Science Goes Boom. Today we begin with a little discussion of delicious tree bark. Do you know what kind of cinnamon is in your pantry? And what about Saigon cinnamon?
Making glass the old school way. There’s no school like the Old School:
Pardon the music, but this is the most unique Rube Goldberg machine I’ve ever seen:
The science of not tearing the Earth apart is pretty precise. Thankfully, God knew exactly what He was doing:
Shooting plates laced with C-4. Follow me for more birthday party ideas:
A nice little Ranger trick for navigating in a war zone. Just file this away under the Things To Know When Red Dawn Happens In My Town heading:
I hate to say it but a Stanley Mug is surprisingly durable in a scorching car fire. And it even keeps the water cold:
The ninja of the sea:
After this one, you can send your kids out to fix their dad’s misguided DIY efforts:
And finally, we’re in for some weird, crazy, and monumental events this year, on the ground as well as in the heavens. Get the calendar and mark some dates:
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