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Why Does Water Rise?

Learn the mystery of rising water and how to put a balloon in a bottle!


Whenever Steve Spangler walks in with beakers, candles, matches and tubs of water, we know that we're in for a true science lesson. Steve shares a classic experiment to amaze your friends.

Easy, cheap and fantastic!

Jenny Brown    -  October 4, 2010

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This worked so well and had such a great wow factor. We also had a great time with the leaf blower experiment. I owe the church several rolls of toilet paper, but it was so worth it! Thanks for all the awesome ideas!