What started off as an experiment to see how many matches it would take to create a sphere ended up as a gorgeous video of what a 42,000-match sphere looks like when it burns. It took months and months to glue the matchsticks together, and only minutes to go from flames to black smoking ball. The fiery green sphere was shot from three different angles – watch them all, as each angle has its own dramatic beauty.
Watch: A man lights a sphere made of 42,000 matches and it's stunning
"Lava" vs. various types of glass
Broadly speaking, glass does not do too well at resisting the charms of molten metal: "Most interesting types of glass are getting crushed here!" Car glass fails suddenly; fireproof glass fails in style. READ THE REST
Try this trippy candy experiment with or without kids
Here's a fun science experiment you can do with M&Ms or Skittles. Just arrange the colorful candies around a plate, pour in some warm water, and fall into a kaleidoscopic stupor as a rainbow wheel sprouts before your eyes. READ THE REST
What would happen to a pair of Crocs at the bottom of the ocean?
What would happen to a pair of Crocs if they sat 3 kilometers down on the ocean floor? How about a styrofoam cup? Or a fishing lure? The Hydraulic Press Channel employs a high pressure chamber to subjects those items and more to a simulated 3 kilometers of depth. READ THE REST
Add a climbing machine to your home workout for nearly $150 off
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The $10 app that can get your organization back on track
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This wireless charging dock can keep your AirPods charged and look sleek doing it
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