Elsewhere Online: Steam Candle

There are so many neat projects available on the Internet these days and here is yet another one that would be cool to do with the kids. I have seen little putt-putt motorboats that use this same principle, but I think it is so cool when you build your own device. I think you learn so much more about the underlying science when you actually put hands to tools.

Steam Candle






Check out this little steam candle that spins... someone could adapt the rodent powered nightlight and make it run on steam! Link

(Via MAKE: Blog.)

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