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by BugsJustFindMe 6 days ago
I wish I could just buy one of these as a commercial product. I'll never be able to make this and it's too cool to not be able to buy.
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M95D 6 days ago
Most mercury products are forbidden in Europe.

https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/chemicals/mercury_en

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avian 6 days ago
Maybe someone that has seen this first hand can chime in but I strongly suspect the real-life effect viewed with naked eye is much more disappointing compared to what is shown in this video. Real physics ain't need to get them likes and subscribes.
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nater5000 6 days ago
But did you not _hear_ this guy absolutely gush about how much of a spectacle it was for minutes straight?
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thenthenthen 6 days ago
Not sure if /s but this is one of his more calm videos lol
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