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From: phil@saber.UUCP
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Subject: Dangerous Colors & Noise (was: Jacob's Ladders)
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Date: Fri, 10-Oct-86 16:12:31 EDT
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Posted: Fri Oct 10 16:12:31 1986
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Organization: Saber Technology, San Jose, CA
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An easier way of making pretty colors and noise involves freshly emptied
beer bottles and butane lighters.  I did this many times in college, but
am of course far too wise and mature to try it now.	

1.	Darken room.  Set empty 10-16 floz. bottle upright on table.  
	OBSERVE DISCLAIMER BELOW.

2.	Fill bottle with butane (try about 1 sec/floz).  Your mileage may vary.

3.	Ignite bottle mouth.

4.	Observe pretty colors and "vooping" noise.

A wide variety of effects can be obtained by adjustment of the mixture. Rich
mixtures yield an almost silent disk of colored fire that may take several
seconds to reach the bottom of the bottle.  Lean ones give a brighter color
and more melodic noise.

Each event fills the bottle with noncombustible byproducts.  Pour them out
before trying again.  Or fill the bottle with water and empty it.  Or try
a fresh bottle.

DISCLAIMER AND WARNING (Don't try this at home)

I have done this many times without injury, property damage, or ill effects
besides damage to my reputation.  You may not be so lucky.
I am not responsible for burns, injuries from flying glass, or any other
damage to person or property resulting from attempts to voop bottles.
Don't use plastic bottles. 

This message does not endorse or condone excessive drinking.
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