Super-Strength Straw? - Science Tricks - Surfing Scientist - The Lab (2024)

Super-Strength Straw?

Here's a simple way to make some money. First bet your friend (or brother or sister) that you can get a straw through a raw potato. They can even inspect the straw and potato first! Then, perform this nifty little trick and buy yourself an ice-cream ... easy money.

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1. Hold the potato like this so the straw can get right through.

SAFETY: If you're not confident about your aim, wear a glove.

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2. Hold the straw like this, take aim and just ... WACK IT THRU THE POTATO!

Do it as hard as you can.

NOTE: There's no need to put your thumb over the end of the straw.

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3. Wowsers!!! Look what happened.

It went straight through and you won yourself some dosh!

Super-Strength Straw? - Science Tricks - Surfing Scientist - The Lab (2024)
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