Something that we all have used is a new source for X-rays. Sticky Tape or Scotch Tape releases X-rays as it is unrolled. Another weird unexplained experiment.

The BBC says:

Peeling sticky tape emits X-rays strong enough to scan a human finger, a remarkable experiment has shown.

US researchers used a motorised peeling machine to unwind a roll of Scotch tape at a rate of 3cm per second.

By placing their apparatus in a vacuum, they measured X-rays strong enough to X-ray a human digit, according to a report in Nature journal.

It is well known that unwinding sticky tape produces sparks of light that can be seen in the dark by the naked eye.

This phenomenon, known as "triboluminescence", is produced by the friction generated when two surfaces rub against each other.

The study, by Carlos Camara and Juan Escobar, of the University of California, Los Angeles, USA, provides evidence for the phenomenon, which was first observed more than 50 years ago.

Here is a quick video:




Here is a link to the full length video, to the news article, and to the full paper all in Nature.

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So a while ago I wrote about the Love Mattress and how it would help guys while sleeping as the big spoon. I recently found this video which is helpful if you can't get your hands on a Love Mattress. Enjoy!


Getting Intimate:How To Avoid Trapped Arm Whilst Cuddling In Bed

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Best experiment I have seen in a while: What is better, exercising for 30 minutes or looking at breasts for the same amount of time?

Lets find out:

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I came across this video and was amazed. It is so entrancing. I just couldn't stop watching it.



Pretty cool, huh?

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