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dry ice bomb

dry ice bomb
This is pretty simple. This will show you how to make a super simple bomb type thing. Its actually pretty dangerous, so dont do it around people and you might want to wear gloves as it could explode as your screwing on the cap.
 
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1. Bottle (different bottles have different breaking strengths, try one with a thinner layer of plastic)
2. Dry ice (Sometimes hard to find, i found mine at my local grocery store)
3. Water
4. Gloves (dry ice is cold obviously)
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Mar 8, 2011. 7:28 PMDumchicken says:
poke a hole in the top to get a jet put a teeny hole and you have a rocket!
Feb 24, 2011. 5:15 PMtheswordninja561 says:
if u put a bucket over it....get some binoculars
Oct 20, 2007. 4:38 PMgrue says:
isn't that illegal in some areas?
Dec 14, 2010. 3:49 PMzixx65 says:
i think it is in sedona, maybe even cottonwood
Nov 22, 2007. 6:43 PMheavy.metal.nguyen says:
Yeah this is illegal in the U.S. I think so I'm not trying it.
Sep 5, 2009. 1:48 PMZaphod Beeblebrox says:
who cares if its illegal?me do it allthetime
Dec 19, 2007. 9:34 PMArtemisBlue says:
All the more reason to do it ;)
Dec 21, 2007. 6:12 PMheavy.metal.nguyen says:
Nah....
Oct 27, 2009. 10:44 PMLance Mt. says:
 @ ripstikfan
What? "me do it allthetime"? 1. failspeel. 2. You really should follow those laws. and ripstik  = fail.

Now that thats outta the way, best works in 2 litre bottles XD
also consider that bigger amounts of dry ice wont mean a bigger explosion. It would be quicker to explode, and explode in your hands however enough vinger and bicarb will result in the same result. Its best if you under compress it, so that it wont explode by itself. In which you can simply through it at the ground cap first.

  -Cheers, Chris
Apr 26, 2011. 6:11 PM_-MacGyver-_ says:
A piece of advice, dont stand close to it. I mean you can. But youll never hear the bang... just a loud ringing. OOOh and dont pack it in a cardboard box filled with packing peanuts.. The mess is a terribly annoying one to clean up.
Jul 15, 2007. 8:29 PMdanger boy says:
I have some in my freezer im gonna have to do this. PS: I might make instructions on how to make a vinegar bomb or better version of this.
Dec 31, 2007. 7:15 PMgrue says:
how could u keep dry ice in freezer? it will sublimate into gas
Sep 5, 2009. 1:47 PMZaphod Beeblebrox says:
wellyes but at least it slows the sublimination
Feb 13, 2008. 3:59 PMdanger boy says:
I didn't know what it was at the time sooo yeah.....
Oct 27, 2009. 10:44 PMLance Mt. says:
 LOL, awesome

Aug 13, 2007. 12:39 AMfadbum says:
if u do make a video(if possible)
Dec 5, 2007. 8:49 PMdanger boy says:
i dont have a digital cam but i MIGHT be able to post pictures
Jul 19, 2008. 7:06 AMMatt D655 says:
ya the 2 liter and dry ice was fun me and my uncle tom did that.
Sep 5, 2009. 1:44 PMZaphod Beeblebrox says:
me too. gunshot my nehibor thout it was.
Sep 2, 2008. 2:07 PMBombermanBob says:
i live in ireland how do i get some dry ice
Nov 21, 2008. 1:22 PMRy4n says:
what is dry ice ??? and where can i get it?
Sep 5, 2009. 1:41 PMZaphod Beeblebrox says:
safeway, some harris teeters
Apr 14, 2009. 3:38 PMwats-a-username says:
it is frozen Co2 kroger-publix-bass pro shop-seafood places.
Aug 31, 2009. 9:18 PMtitanvince16 says:
Where do you get dry ice? And how much does it cost? thanks!
Mar 25, 2008. 9:35 AMMonkeyBoy3217 says:
you know its almost imposible to make dryice (i think)
Apr 14, 2009. 3:37 PMwats-a-username says:
its frozen Co2
May 20, 2008. 12:48 PMpotato-gun-king says:
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May 26, 2008. 11:53 AMmanonfire285 says:
You, sir, are a moron. Dry ice is carbon dioxide in solid state. If you freeze ice, it just becomes really cold ice. Since carbon dioxide has a lower boiling point, you don't need boiling water for a gas to be created. All you need is warm water, as opposed to boiling.
Sep 5, 2009. 1:41 PMZaphod Beeblebrox says:
tru dat.
Jan 19, 2009. 2:43 PMcomputer_freak_8 says:
You really don't even need water, much less warm water. As long as its surroundings are warmer than -79 degrees Celsius, it will work.
Dec 20, 2008. 4:25 PMbylerfamily says:
I can't agree more.
Apr 14, 2009. 3:36 PMwats-a-username says:
if u could supercharge this it will make an excellent depth charge give ur friend a heart attck while ur having a nice swim.or u could fish on a shore with it. place out fish food then drop that in and it will kill/stun any nerby fish. lol im going to go do that.
Apr 5, 2009. 3:17 AMunknown24 says:
i saw this on WWW.dangerouslyfun.com
Mar 26, 2009. 3:50 PMassasin32 says:
this sounds pretty cool i want to try this i hope it goes well :)
Feb 10, 2009. 4:11 PMhigh voltage says:
ok guys i read some comments and if no one else has given answers i will 1.dry ice is negative 100 something degrees.so it sublimes wherever u put it. 2.use hot water if u can becuz if u use room temperature the water will freeze around the dry ice and less gas will build up. 3.dry ice is available at a lot of seafood stores,otherwise u need to get it from a special store that are kinda hard to find. 4.and just a tip,when ur crushing the dry ice,put a towel over it cuz if one of those little pieces lands on u. IT HURTS LIKE CRAP
Sep 30, 2008. 3:38 PMseph says:
Yes dry ice bombs are fun, but they are also a felony in TX :( its like this. Dry ice bombs are bombs, bombs are arson, and arson is a felony
Jul 9, 2008. 3:21 PMgirrandminimoose4life says:
This is always fun they taught us how to do this with a 2 liter water bottle in 6th grade
Jun 27, 2008. 9:54 AMEnemy5802 says:
they sell at gas stores also
Jun 16, 2008. 8:55 PMrockendrumer says:
i had dry ice once and if u hold it too long it burns like heck and i made this by accident and it blew uo in my hands (no injuries except 2 puncture wounds)
Jun 17, 2007. 11:22 PMboombam says:
You can even get dry ice at your local raleys or safeway
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