Exotic material fun

The thing to do, dude, is to, like, shoot dry ice from a potato gun into, like, your neighbor's pool. Unless he's already spiked it with cornstarch, of course.

'Ferrofluids' were used to cool the coils of those big bass speakers that rock-stars were constantly trying to blow. The most intriguing application I heard, was for a 'Wobbly' rubber covered Ferrofluid tile. If you have seen a centipede walk, then that is how this tile behaves when a suitable alternating current is supplied to the electro-magnets beneath. The application was for submersible marine craft. I think the base of a bath-time plastic duck would be a fun application.

I actually saw this while in Korea, where some guys filled a pool with custard of all things and ran across it. Though when they stopped, they sank.

Also the US military is experimenting with a cloth that is flexible, but when hit will become rigid enough to stop shrapnel.

Hi jeffguroo,

Now there is a thought, 'Flack Jackets' with 'Edible' armour.

What flavours does it come in?.....The British Army Catering Corps, Artist's Rifles could make a few suggestions.....and put the recipe to the test. Perhaps with layers of tough but flexible 'Toffee'.............I think I know the person to contact.

I know that NASA researched 'Edible' laminate furniture for the Space Shuttle and Space Station.