Love, Nectarines and a Bed of Nails
Sep 14th, 2009 by Naama
As Alice Cooper proved back in the 80’s, no image better captures and communicates pain than a bed of nails. Just looking at all those sharp metal spikes would make most of us cringe with discomfort. Others might think of the great Indian Yogis or fakirs and their unbelievable acts of endurance.
Except that like too many things in this world, these dangerous looking devices are not quite what they appear to be. The disappointment I felt when I realized that the seemingly miraculous display has in fact a very simple scientific explanation can only be compared to the time I found out that donations can be tax deductible.
In this easy to follow Thinkwell video you can watch the famous Physics experiment step by step. Professor Ephraim Fischbach demonstrates the difference between force and pressure using a nectarine, a bed of nails and a young man willing to sacrifice himself in the quest for knowledge.
You’re going to love it.
