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The Cutting Edge Of Seismic Technology

Geology Earth-science Science

1 year ago 29.0K views 0 shares

The Cutting Edge Of Seismic Technology

Budget seismology at its finest. Someone taped googly eyes to a wall and labeled it an "Earthquake Detection Kit." If the eyes start shaking, congratulations—you've detected an earthquake. Also, you're probably falling over. Brilliant low-tech solution that's approximately 7 million times less precise than actual seismographs, but 100% more likely to make geologists sigh deeply before reluctantly chuckling.

Polish Flashlight: Illumination With A Side Of Combustion

Engineering Science

1 year ago 20.4K views 0 shares

Polish Flashlight: Illumination With A Side Of Combustion

Behold! The pinnacle of DIY engineering - a bunch of matches taped together labeled "POLISH FLASHLIGHT"! It's the illumination device that works exactly once and with bonus feature of setting your fingers on fire! The perfect tool for scientists who need light for precisely 3 seconds before everything turns to charcoal. Remember kids, sometimes the brightest innovations are also the most flammable! Next week in my lab: the water-powered hairdryer!