Archive for February, 2008

Motorized Skateboard

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Originally Posted on Popular Science
Walking is overrated. Here’s how to build the ultimate lazy man’s all-terrain vehicle, and a video of the sweet ride in action
By Doug Cantor Posted 02.28.2008 at 3:21 pm

On Deck: PopSci’s John Carnett on his home-built motorized skateboard. It can go as fast as 20 mph, and steers like [...]

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Trap Lightning in a Block

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Originally Posted on Popular Science
To create beautiful electrical-charge patterns like this, you could use a giant particle accelerator. But shag carpeting will also do just fine. Watch how Lichtenberg figures are made in our amazing video
By Theodore Gray Posted 02.15.2008 at 1:06 pm

Lightning Trigger: A Lichtenberg figure being created by a tap from a [...]

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Old Light Bulbs (Antique)

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

I just purchased an older light bulb because I thought the filament in it was very unique. When I purchased it I had no idea what it was but for the $1.00 I paid for it I thought it was worth it. I tired it in my lamp but it did not work. Then I [...]

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