How to hold a balloon over a candle without popping it
Education • Science
Can you hold a balloon in a candle flame without popping it? You can if you know the right science. This experiment uses fire. Be safe, use common sense, and be sure there is an adult in the room, so you have someone to blame if something goes wrong. This is a variation of an old, Victorian parlor trick, but even after over 100 years, it is still just as amazing. In Victorian times, the experiment was done by folding a calling card (much like a modern business card) into a square container. When the paper container was filled with water, it could be held over a candle to boil the water without the paper catching fire. This video was made by Robert Krampf!
