Can Candles Really Power Light Bulbs?

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The discussion centers around skepticism regarding a video that claims to demonstrate a candle's ability to generate power without batteries. Critics argue that the video is likely a trick, pointing out that the visible wires hanging off the table suggest a switch to powered leads, indicating a setup rather than a genuine demonstration of candle power. The producer has profited significantly from the video, raising concerns about the public's susceptibility to such pseudo-scientific claims. Overall, the consensus leans towards the belief that the video is misleading and not based on credible science.
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http://www.metacafe.com/watch/400937/candle_power_who_needs_batteries/

Is there anything plausible to this, or is it just another cheap video parlor trick?

The producer of this video clip has already earned almost $2,000 off of posting it.

So obviously there are a lot of people out there believing this type of (pseudo)science.
 
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Nonsense!

Note that the wires are hanging off the side of the table enough to be out of sight. This is where they switch to powered leads. In fact they probably just made a nick in the wires and clip on at that point with another set of leads.
 
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