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Film Canister & Alka-Seltzer Rockets

The classic film canister and alka-seltzer pop rockets!


What happens when you add a little Alka-Seltzer and a little water to an ordinary film canister? It's an explosive experiment that is highly addictive and lots of fun. Watch the video to learn how it is done.