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How to create wind

To create "wind", cover an aquarium with a lid of some type (foil will work) leaving an opening of about 1 to 2 inches on each end.
On one end put a bowl of ice, on the other put heat of some type, burner, candle, etc. (adult supervision required!).
Next take a lit cigar or other smoke producing item and hold it over the end of the opening with the ice.
As cold air sinks (known as a stable condition) it flows downward.
When the smoke moves to the side of the container with the heat it will be forced upwards as the heated air rises (unstable condition).

You have now created wind.

- 15. april 2000 -