Unleashing "Lucifer's Squid" experiement

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The discussion centers around a video shot in Poland that features children reacting to a chemical demonstration involving mercuric thiocyanate and ammonium dichromate, creating a visual effect reminiscent of a volcano. An adult in the video prompts the children with a question about the appearance of a devil, leading to their enthusiastic responses of "diabeł" (devil) and "kraken" (octopus). The children's knowledge of these terms is humorously attributed to the influence of "Pirates of the Caribbean." The interaction highlights the blend of education and entertainment in science demonstrations, showcasing children's engagement and creativity.
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This looks pretty fun and just when you think it's over, it starts getting real.
 
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Shot somewhere in Poland judging from the comments :smile:
 
Borek said:
Shot somewhere in Poland judging from the comments :smile:
Nice! I like the kids saying Kraken! So tell us what is happening in this video :)
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury(II)_thiocyanate#Pharaoh.27s_serpent

This is a variant with a mixture of mercuric thiocyanate mixed with ammonium dichromate.

Early an adult - apparently in charge - says something equivalent to "you see a volcano now, but will the devil appear?" Then kids say "diabeł, diabeł" - devil, devil, some kid says "ośmiornica" - octopus, and then some other kid starts saying "kraken", in a voice that suggests "I know what it is, and you are all wrong". An adult asks "where do these kid know such words" and someone else replies - quite accurately if you ask me - "From the Pirates of the Caribbean" :biggrin:
 
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