The soda can tab is more than meets the eye. In its resting state, the tab is what engineers call a "second-class" lever: the force you apply only moves one way, like a wheelbarrow. When you ...
One of the best things about soda (or pop, depending on where you live) is also the element that can make it a pain to navigate — the fizz. The carbonation that gives soda its bubbles can build ...
Voila! You have an open can of soda without having to dig your nail into the tab or hurt your fingers pulling it down. Genius! No, and cans weren’t always the norm for drinking soda either.
It may not be particularly useful to create some makeshift batteries out of soda and soda cans, but it’s a good introduction to electrodes and electrolytes as well as a welcomed break from ...
If you’ve ever needed some aluminum for a project, you might have noticed you have easy access to aluminum cans. If you need a cylinder, fine. But what if you don’t ...