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The tie-dyed shirts really make the Mentos thing work work....

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In other times I've seen the heavy gas demo, sulfur hexafluoride was used. Stable but very pricey.

By John Moeller (not verified) on 05 Sep 2009 #permalink

Details on the rapidly expanding foam, anyone?

The foam is called 'elephants toothpaste'. There are lots of videos and info online.