Rocket Science
What happens when you mix explosive air pressure with water and appropriate containers?
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Basic principle of rockets: Rocket goes one way, water goes other way, hopefully splattering a few people.

But first, a basic demonstration of what happens...

Of course, it's more impressive when it works properly.

"And now for a nice refreshing drink of... hey, who stole my water?!"

Behold, the thingummymabob...

And so design and construction began...

Beware of people bearing masking tape.

Basics 101: Rocket must fit in launcher.

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