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Making a Giant Glow Stick From Scratch

Today I will be making some glow sticks from scratch. First I have to make a common glow stick chemical called TCPO. Then, I'll combine the TCPO with a few other chemicals to make some homemade glow ...
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What are glow sticks, and what’s the chemical reaction that makes them light up?

Breaking something rarely sparks joy—unless you’re activating a glow stick. Just bend the plastic baton until you hear a snap, and behold, you have a radiant wand to illuminate your way. Whether ...