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How to Create Plasma from a Beer Bottle in a Microwave

2:16AM February 15, 2008 | Addy Dugdale


Now, this is what microwaves were invented for—forget about reheating your coffee, or drying your underpants out in an emergency, or heating your pajamas. Nope, if you’re Washington University research engineer William J. Beaty, it’s all about melting beer bottles and making glowy yellow plasma in your kitchen. [MetaCafe via BoingBoing]


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  • TBOG

    February 16, 2008 at 12:35 AM

    ok thats cool and all but whats with the rocking chair camera?

  • DJ

    February 16, 2008 at 1:36 PM

    Cool! Now if only I can convince my wife it would be fun to do!

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