The trouble with battery binding post connections can be avoided by winding the bare end of the connecting wire around the binding-post screw and then back around its extending length as shown in the sketch. Always screw down permanent connections with pliers.
Melting Metal in the Flame of a Match
The flame of an ordinary match has a much higher temperature than is generally known and will melt cast-iron or steel filings. Try it by striking a match and sprinkle the filings through the flame. Sputtering sparks like gunpowder will be the result of the melting metal.
Russian Squirrels
The squirrel slaughter of Russia amounts to 25,000,000 per year.
Landscape Drawing Made Easy
