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Wednesday
Jun012016

Chad's Crappy Corner and a brand new theme for June.

Chad's Crappy Corner theme for June (voted on by our loyal Patreon supporters) is gadgets that have something to do with science. Chad did two gadgets on this show that have a basis in science. First is the Uncle Milton Star Wars Science Jedi Force Levitator. Here's what Amazon says about it: Use real electrical charges to magically suspend and move objects in mid-air using an invisible, electrostatic force! Force push with the Jedi Training Rod. Force pull using just your hands! Suspend and move objects in mid-air using real electrostatic force! Features include a Jedi Training Rod that has real, built-in static electricity generator. Includes 8 Force Deflectors and Science learning poster. $17.48 and Amazon Prime. 

And Chad's take: This kit is great fun. Chad had played with something similar in the past and was very good at showing how much fun this kit can be. (Bring your own batteries and have a tiny screwdriver handy to remove the battery compartment cover.) People in the chatroom were impressed with this kit, as was I. It's under $18 and should keep kids (and adults) entertained for hours. You also learn a bit about Science and how static electricity works.

 

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Chad's second gadget was the Uncle Milton Star Wars Science Lightsaber Crystal Growing Lab. Here's what Amazon says about it: Grow and display your own lightsaber crystal! Just mix a liquid solution and watch it crystallize over time and form into a real crystal. Then, display and light-up your creation in your room. Choose the light color from your side of the Force - blue for Jedi or red for the Dark Side! Grow a real crystal for your lightsaber! Easy to make solution that crystallizes and forms into a real crystal. Star Wars display base lights up with blue Jedi and red Sith light effects. Science learning poster included. Ages 8 and up. $14.99 and Amazon Prime.

 

And Chad's take? Well we'll find out next week. Chad followed the instructions, opening and mixing the various envelopes in the kit. But it turns out you have to wait a week for the scientific mixture to start producing crystals. So tune in next week for the results. I know I am!

 

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See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1573  

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