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Demosthenes
2008-03-03, 04:06 PM
Gummy Bear Dies a Fiery Death in Potassium Chlorate (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txkRCIPSsjM)

Melt the oxygen-supplying chemical potassium chlorate, drop in some candy, and a fantastic display of fireworks will follow.

Fire breathing scientist (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3ChXba3dus)

When flammable powders are dispersed in the air, they can explode. Throughout history, that phenomenon has lead to explosions in grain storage facilities. In this case, the scientist ignites a cloud of lycopodium spores.

Mysterious Reaction Creates an Undulating Brew (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch93AKJm9os)

In 1973, this spectacular demonstration was perfected by Thomas Briggs and Warren Rauscher, two amazing high school science teachers. When several clear liquids are combined, the mixture quickly changes colors -- back and forth -- over and over again.

The Inner Life of A Cell (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxSLw1LMvgk)

Animator John Liebler gave the world a look at the beautiful ballet of molecules which gives rise to life.