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Learn to construct a 25,000 volt Leyden Jar from materials found around the house. This dramatic, yet safe, demonstration is a great way to learn about electrostatics, charges, and circuits.

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How can birds sit on powerlines without being shocked?

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No Dented Cans

Why do people say not to purchase dented cans?

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Potato Clicks

Can you hear the sound of a potato producing electricity?

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Producing Static Charges

What is responsible for the sparks you get when you scuff your feet on the carpet?

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The Simplest Leyden Jar

A shocking way to learn about electrostatics.

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Static Glow

Lighting a light bulb with a balloon is not nearly as difficult as you might think.

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Electric Tape

What in the world is triboluminescence?