Weird Science

Book excerpt: Discover the weird science behind the ickiest, wackiest, mostunusual things ever to exist! Would you like to make your own slime, discover how lava lampswork, or learn how materials decompose? Have you ever heard about ball lightning or the Aurora Borealis onthe news and wondered what the reporter was talking about? Are you looking for great ideas for your next science fairproject? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then Weird Scienceis for you! From banana slugs and dry ice to optical illusions andtime travel, you'll investigate some of the most bizarre scientificoddities on Earth. Dozens of fun-packed activities help you see foryourself how quicksand really works, why our feet sometimes getsmelly, how worm holes and black holes are formed, why insects canwalk on water, and much more. You'll even see how you can turnthese amazing activities into science projects! Each experiment issafe and easy to do, and all you need is everyday stuff from aroundthe house. So get ready to take a strange, creepy, and sometimeseven gross journey through Weird Science!