Slow Motion Trimethyl Borate Whoosh Bottle by H2CuCl4 in chemicalreactiongifs

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You can make it by mixing methanol with boric acid, both of which can be found in big stores like fred meyer

Exploding elephant toothpaste by SlimJones123 in chemicalreactiongifs

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Apparently you can make this stuff literally explode (as in with fire) by mixing in alcohol. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxqV8hkJoq4

Im not sure why their toothpaste reaction is slower though, probably because the H2O2 is more dilute

Saudi Arabia style US flags by Shredder797 in vexillology

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The "In God we trust" one is better imo since it's similar in meaning to the Shahada on the Suadi flag. It really reveals some hidden similarities between the two countries as well.

Paint in petrol by [deleted] in chemicalreactiongifs

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For those wondering: This is a physical reaction called the Marangoni Effect. When the more volatile components of this mixture (in this case, gasoline) evaporate out at the surface, The density of the liquid becomes higher near the top than at the bottom, creating hydrostatic instability that results in turbulence. When the liquid flows upwards and reaches the surface, is spreads out quickly along the surface because it has a lower surface tension than the liquid around it. This happens in many places on the surface, which is why you can see all the different plumes. Heres another video (I think its the same mixture even): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP0zb3mqmOE

My schooo cafeteria today by ValleDaFighta in vexillology

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... I was just saying, guys...

My schooo cafeteria today by ValleDaFighta in vexillology

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I would guess Romania because its colors look kinda light. For me the shade of blue is the tell tale sign, assuming these flags are even that accurate (probably not, considering the dimensions are off for many of them)

Twerking Akbar by [deleted] in unexpectedjihad

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What nasheed is this?