Magnesium is one of the most commonly used structural metals, being light and strong. It's necessary for living cells. And was used in early flash photography. But what you really want to know, is it splodey? Let's find out!! Oh, and there are also special appearances by "Chris Crocker" and the "Cookie Monster" (both impersonations done badly by me) as they drag you kicking and screaming through a few Internet Memes of 2007. You can refer to WebElements (http://www.webelements.com/magnesium/) for more on Magnesium. Or just use Google, silly. Special thanks goes out to Martyrd (www.myspace.com/martyrd) for the use of "Blue and Black" in this video, and to Andrew (www.myspace.com/morbidcaffienejunkies) for being an excellent camera-using minion.

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Keywords: magnesium science chemistry chris crocker cookie monster sparta 300 dramatic prairie dog fight martyrd fire explosion parody spoof funny humor meme brittney
Added: Fri, 30 May 2008 23:44:26 GMT

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This is a "Special Message" From Slightly-Mad Science regarding "huffing." From Medicinenet.com: Inhalant abuse (commonly called "huffing") is the intentional inhalation of chemical vapors to attain a mental “high” or euphoric effect. A wide variety of substances, including many common household products, are abused by inhalers." (Seriously though, huffing is very dangerous and can kill you on the first try. Find safer hobbies...like full-contact kickboxing.)

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Added: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:34:42 GMT

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This Demo is Dangerously-Stupid. Don't try this at home. Potential Energy: PE=mgh. The energy stored by moving a mass to a height above the surface of the earth, which turns into Kinetic Energy when dropped due to the force of Gravity. That's all well and good, but can you BREAK STUFF with it? SURE! At Slightly-Mad Science, we love breaking stuff! (http://www.slightlymadscience.com) Music for this episode courtesy of Hatecore Inc's "Wish You Were Dead." You can find more of their metal at: http://www.hatecoreinc.com http://www.myspace.com/hatecoreinc Special Thanks go to Andrew and Brandon of Morbid Caffeine Junkies for their help in producing this video. http://www.myspace.com/morbidcaffeinejunkies More websites for Potential Energy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potential_energy http://id.mind.net/~zona/mstm/physics/mechanics/energy/gravitationalPotentialEnergy/gravitationalPotentialEnergy.html http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/GBSSCI/PHYS/CLASS/energy/u5l1b.html http://jersey.uoregon.edu/vlab/PotentialEnergy/

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Added: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 03:39:18 GMT

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Frequently, I choose evil and devious ways to wrap gifts. It's a prank, but at least the gift I give them is worth the effort. Think if it as "creative gift wrapping through applied chemistry!" Make sure your intended "victim" has a decent sense of humor, and is not prone to extreme violence.

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Keywords: prank valentines day Christmas birthday gift holiday
Added: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:41:06 GMT

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I recently obtained a "Violet Wand" (not to be confused with a "Violent Wand" which is what Harry Potter fans use when you make fun of them). It was made over 80 years ago, and still works. It's a nice example of applied physics, and ALSO how some will try to scam you into buying quack medical devices claiming to cure almost every known disease. Perfect for Slightly-Mad Science. Time for some antique high voltage! For more information regarding Violet Wands: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violet_wand Museum of Quackery http://www.museumofquackery.com/devices/uv.htm Wacky "Energy Therapy" People http://www.meridianinstitute.com/eaem/master1/mastcont.html Links regarding quack medicine: Quackwatch http://www.quackwatch.com Respectful Insolence http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/skepticismcritical_thinking/friday_woo/ Quack Medicine http://www.quackmedicine.com/

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Added: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:08:29 GMT

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I have remained silent while a tragedy of epidemic proportions rages across the entire world. I can no longer remain silent. I MUST do something. Sarcasm follows.

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Added: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:47:10 GMT

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From http://www.slightlymadscience.com It was originally part of my "Will It Burn: Mac/PC" video, but I decided to hold onto it as a separate video. Zapping it with 15KV from a neon transformer doesn't result in a death ray (dang), but still looks pretty cool. For more information about Cathode Ray Tubes (used for all older TV's/Monitors) Go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathode_ray_tube http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/tv3.htm

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Added: Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:08:37 GMT

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Silly Chop-Socky Physics Demonstration! Technique, Training, Focus, Power. All are important when trying to break boards bare-handed. However, there are also important physics that explain why the boards are broken. From http://www.slightlymadscience.com "Slag" courtesy of "A Childs First Funeral" (http://www.myspace.com/achildsfirstfuneral)

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Added: Mon, 21 May 2007 01:43:15 GMT

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I break a stack of 3 boards that are on FIRE from Acetone and Lighter-Fluid. Why? To demonstrate the Leidenfrost Effect. To if you want to know the science behind the insanity, watch the longer version at www.slightlymadscience.com. Music courtesy of Endrone (www.myspace.com/endrone) and used with permission.

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Added: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 03:48:02 GMT

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This is a short clip from www.slightlymadscience.com 's Will it Burn spoof of Blendtec's Will it Blend. Totally different soundtrack (used with permission of "A Childs First Funeral" at www.myspace.com/achildsfirstfuneral), and it's just the part where you have the fire, for those who want to get right to the action.

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Added: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 04:28:00 GMT

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From www.slightlymadscience.com Using a neon transformer, a resistor (to reduce the current), and layers of insulated gloves, I made electric arcs jump between my fingers. It's going to be part of the new intro for Slightly-Mad Science episodes. Oh, and don't try this at home. And yes, I'm at least slightly insane for doing this.

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Keywords: electricity transformer lightning hands science dangerous slightlymadscience insane crazy
Added: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 22:04:04 GMT

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Turning a 300 watt light bulb into a plasma ball with 900 watts of electricity using a Neon Transformer.

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Added: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:57:50 GMT

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Turning a light bulb into a plasma ball. To limit the amount of electricity that goes into the transformer, there's a 200 watt light bulb in the circuit.

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Added: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:54:05 GMT

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From www.slightlymadscience.com Ever want to try some electrical mad-science at home? Be warned, there are some dangers involved. 'Splodey hot-dogs are the least of them. Demo includes both household electricity and a high voltage transformer.

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Keywords: dangerous electricity funny demonstration experiment transformer voltage Science slightlymadscience humor
Added: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:50:29 GMT

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From www.slightlymadscience.com . This is a slightly-mad science parody of Blendtec's popular webseries: "Will it Blend?" (http://www.willitblend.com/). My take is "Will it Burn?" It asks the question many ask, but with a twist. Which is better, the Mac or the PC? I figure more than enough people tangle with the typical issues regarding that. I wanna see how well they handle high voltage (15,000 volt transformer) and fire!

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Added: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:16:06 GMT

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From www.slightlymadscience.com This is a result of my first viewer suggestion...Use science to melt a Barbie doll. I personally find Bratz dolls more annoying, so I included them too! The demonstration is to see which of the two commonly available and powerful solvents (Xylene and Acetone) affects the dolls more adversely. Keep watching to the end, that's when it gets HOT and a bit 'splodey! Music courtesy of Awake In The Nightmare (www.myspace.com/awakeinthenightmare), and have provided me full rights to include their song "Hopeless" in this video.

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Keywords: Experiments Solvent Xylene Acetone Fire Barbie Bratz Dolls Cars Slightlymadscience science dangerous metal
Added: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:52:18 GMT

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From www.slightlymadscience.com Using 15KV 60ma of electricity, a smaller lightbulb will light up like a little storm. The lightbulb's glass will eventually fail, with the electricity burning a hole through the glass. Pretty dramatic effect, too.

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Added: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:44:45 GMT

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