How to make a red cabbage indicator that will test the acidity or alkalinity of certain liquids.

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Ahh, the sweet smell of science! This next activity is super smelly, but really cool activity. Plug your nose and get ready to make your own red cabbage indicator that will test the acidity or alkalinity of certain liquids. SICK Science®...

Stay warm during the holidays with a festively-colored fire.

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Everyone likes to cuddle up next to a nice warm fire, but we couldn't possibly settle for any normal fire. Why not make a more festive flame? With a bit of chemistry knowledge, you can create a true Holiday Fire...

This "time-delayed" practical joke is a great idea – until some experimenting shows it to be a flop.

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The prank made the rounds online: “Create an Exploding Drink!” It uses the well known combo of Mentos® candy and diet soda that will create an eruption of foam. The time-delay part comes from hiding a some Mentos in an ice cube. You serve a friend a “refreshing” soda (loaded with...

Can you freeze a Mento in an ice cube to play a practical joke?

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It’s an e-mail that probably showed up in your inbox… Create an Exploding Drink! The prank is based on the widely known phenomenon of dropping Mentos chewy mints into soda to create an erupting geyser. Instead of just dropping the...

Adding some dry ice is the best way to create a tasty, carbonated punch for your next Halloween party.

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The next time you have a craving for a sparkling, homemade, carbonated beverage, make your own simply by drawing upon what you already know about dry ice. Besides, it looks great on the food table at your next Halloween party, too. Be sure...