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Make an anti-gravity static powered floating orb

Sep 24, 2009 02:02 AM

Think atomic theory is only for nerds? Think again. Make magical electrons dance right before your very eyes. This anti-gravity orb will move at your command.

All you need is a magic wand (for the Muggles of the world, buy PVC pipe) and some leftover Christmas tinsel. No tinsel hiding in your junk drawer? Science Bob's got you covered.

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The science behind the orb's flight is as simple as static electricity. Rubbing the PVC in your hair will give the pipe a negative charge. Zapping the tinsel will pass on the charge. The strung together tinsel will repel each other and transform into an orb. The (-) charged pipe then repels the (-) charged orb.

And you, in turn, will do nothing but attract (+) attention with your newfound invisible powers.

Holy Hogwarts, Voldemort. DIY wizardry has never been so accessible!

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