Crush the Soda Can – 2B30.10

- Put a small amount of water in a soda can.
- Partially fill the bowl with water.
- Bring water in the can to a boil.
- Using tongs, flip the can over into bowl of cold water
- Watch the can immediately collapse.

Location: Jacobs B122 - Shelf 022

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Magdeburg Vacuum Plates – 2B30.25

- Use a hand pump to evacuate the Magdeburg plates.
- About 140 pounds of force are needed to separate them.

Location: Jacobs B122 - Shelf 273

EGG IN BOTTLE - 2B30.47

-  Put 4 lit matches into a milk bottle.
-  Put a hard boiled egg on the mouth of the bottle.
-  The egg is pushed into the bottle by atmospheric pressure.

Location: Jacobs B122

Rubber Sheet Lifting a Stool - 2B30.50

- Place a square thin rubber sheet with a handle on a stool.
- The stool is lifted by pulling up on the handle.

Location: Jacobs B122 - Shelf 264

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 Vacuum Cannon – 2B30.70

- Place the vacuum cannon on the table and clamp the pop can holder directly in front of the cannon muzzle.
- Place a 40mm Ping-Pond ball into the muzzle and roll it all the way down to the stop provided by the vacuum inlet.
- Place 3-M packing tape onto each end of the cannon taking care to insure that the tape is flat so that it does not have any air leaks.
- Pump the air out of the cannon with the vacuum pump.
- When desired vacuum is reached, shut the valve on the cannon and turn off the vacuum pump.
- Using a sharp object, puncture the tape at the rear end of the cannon.
- The Ping-Pong ball will be driven out the other end of the cannon by the inrushing air and will puncture several soda cans.

 Location: Jacobs B122 - Shelf 149 & 281

Spark Gap Alcohol Popper – 2B30.71

- Add 3 drops of alcohol into the canister and close the lid. Avoid putting too many drops of alcohol
-  Aim the cap away from any people or fragile objects and pull the trigger.