A Look at the Inner Workings of a Vintage, Pre-Flint Catalytic Cigarette Lighter
In his latest video, Applied Science host Ben Krasnow takes a look at a vintage catalytic lighter, which uses methanol vapor and a platinum wire to produce a large flame without sparks.
via Digg
Brian Heater
Recent Posts
A Remote Controlled LEGO Car Is Repeatedly Modified to Cross Increasingly Narrower Bridges
What Happens to the Human Brain When the Body Stays Up All Night
The Incredible Camouflaging Abilities of the Aptly Named Mimic Octopus
How Thanksgiving Became a National Holiday in the United States
Kevin McCallister of ‘Home Alone’ Seamlessly Pops Into Scenes of Several Classic Christmas Movies
