Videos (14)

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  Magnesium and the Attack of the Memes! Slightly-Mad Science

  published 3 months ago

  3:42 | 25 views

  Magnesium is one of the most commonly used structural metals, being light and strong. It's necessary for living cells. And was used in early flash photography. But what you really want to know, is it 'splodey? Let's find out!! Oh,...

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  Huffing - Slightly-Mad Social Science

  published 4 months ago

  1:54 | 40 views

  This is a Special Message From Slightly-Mad Science regarding huffing. From Medicinenet.com: Inhalant abuse (commonly called huffing ) is the intentional inhalation of chemical vapors to attain a mental “high” or euphoric effect. A wide variety...

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  The greatest epidemic EVER, and what you can do.

  published 4 months ago

  2:20 | 2 views

  I have remained silent while a tragedy of epidemic proportions rages across the entire world. I can no longer remain silent. I MUST do something. Sarcasm follows.

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  Valentine Jacob s Ladder - Stupid Jacobs Ladder Tricks

  published 4 months ago

  1:38 | 28 views

  Trying silly shapes with arcs...and since it was just after Valentine s Day...What the heck? I d play the Doors light my fire in the background, but then the RIAA would shoot me (duck). I d consider miniaturizing this and putting it in a Valentine...

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  Plasma Bulb Demo - Slightly-Mad Science

  published 4 months ago

  2:05 | 37 views

  15,000 volts going through a light bulb. Turns it into a plasma bulb. The plasma is because the space in the light bulb isn t a vacuum as some people think, but a low-pressure environment with noble gasses (like argon). Shown with 3 scenarios,...

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  The Physics of Breaking Stuff - Slightly-Mad Science

  published 4 months ago

  1:52 | 27 views

  From http://www.slightlymadscience.com Silly Chop-Socky Physics Demonstration! Technique, Training, Focus, Power. All are important when trying to break boards bare-handed. However, there are also important physics that explain why the boards...

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  Will it Blend Parody - Mac Vs PC - Slightly-Mad Science

  published 4 months ago

  3:44 | 78 views

  This is a slightly-mad science parody of Blendtec s popular webseries: Will it Blend? (http://www.willitblend.com/). My take is Will it Burn? It asks the question many ask, but with a twist. Which is better, the Mac or the PC? I figure more than...

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  Breakin Flamin Boards and the Leidenfrost Effect!

  published 4 months ago

  1:47 | 8 views

  From http://www.slightlymadscience.com I break 3 boards that have been set on fire with Acetone and Lighter-Fluid. Why? A novel way to demonstrate the Leidenfrost Effect for Slightly-Mad Science! Music courtesy of Endrone...

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  High Voltage Antique - Slightly-Mad Science

  published 4 months ago

  7:01 | 58 views

  I recently obtained a Violet Wand (not to be confused with a Violent Wand which is what Harry Potter fans use when you make fun of them). It was made over 80 years ago, and still works. It s a nice example of applied physics, and ALSO how some...

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  Large Jacob s Ladder demonstration - 3 feet Tall

  published 4 months ago

  3:02 | 50 views

  Jacob s ladder created with 6 gauge copper wire, and a 15,000 volt 60ma neon transformer. Also includes demos with a neon bulb and manipulation of the electric arc.