Toothpaste isn't just for brushing your teeth. The tooth-cleaning material makes for an excellent ingredient in science experiments too.
Keep reading to see a few ideas for using toothpaste in different science activities the whole family will enjoy.
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See how it powers paper boats
Toothpaste becomes a fuel of sorts in this experiment.
Toothpaste becomes a fuel of sorts in this experiment.
Elephant toothpaste experiment
Believe it or not, the screenshot below is not Photoshopped. Watch how you can make elephant-sized toothpaste.
Believe it or not, the screenshot below is not Photoshopped. Watch how you can make elephant-sized toothpaste.
Pour bleach into Coke. Prepare for the surprising result
Coke combined with bleach adds up to an interesting experiment.
Coke combined with bleach adds up to an interesting experiment.
Dip a Q-tip in dish soap for a must-see effect
The burst of color has science behind it.
The burst of color has science behind it.
Man folds a $20 bill and shows the camera something you've never seen
Who knew Andrew Jackson could be so expressive?
Who knew Andrew Jackson could be so expressive?
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