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The Shockwaves On A Rain-Soaked Window Screen Are Wonderfully Unique

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The Shockwaves On A Rain-Soaked Window Screen Are Wonderfully Unique

Andrew Liszewski

Building A Molten Metal Squirt Gun Is The Worst Way To Stay Cool This Summer

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Building A Molten Metal Squirt Gun Is The Worst Way To Stay Cool This Summer

Andrew Liszewski

Tesla Should Consider Building This Car Powered By A Giant Mouse Trap

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Tesla Should Consider Building This Car Powered By A Giant Mouse Trap

Andrew Liszewski

On its quest to free the world from the burden of fossil fuels, Tesla has unfortunately hit some speed bumps with the production of its Model 3. So instead of relying on batteries and electricity for power, perhaps the company should consider this four-wheeled contraption which runs on a gigantic…

We Do Not Recommend Making A Sword With Thermite, But Hey

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We Do Not Recommend Making A Sword With Thermite, But Hey

Tom McKay

Guy Builds A Terrifying, Gigantic Mouse Trap That Can Pulverise A Coconut

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Guy Builds A Terrifying, Gigantic Mouse Trap That Can Pulverise A Coconut

Andrew Liszewski

Video: What do you do if hungry raccoons are tearing your garbage to shreds every night? You can put locks on your cans, or if you’re YouTube’s The Backyard Scientist, you build a gigantic mouse trap with a spring-powered, coconut-smashing arm that reaches speeds of 68km/h.