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    Can light from a source other than the sun be focused by a magnifying glass to start paper on fire?

    Question #110028. Asked by jldibble. (Oct 21 09 5:51 PM)


    BRY2K

    		Yep, you can use a magnifying glass, some aloe vera and a flashlight....see a demo here:

    http://www.metacafe.com/watch/976674/fire_flashlight/

    Cool(er, hot),eh?!



    Oct 21 09, 7:02 PM

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