Jim Lawrence
accessd at shaw.ca
Tue Feb 12 16:02:44 CST 2013
Hi Arthur: Nothing off the top but that wax sounds very interesting. Will do some research later this evening. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:45 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: [dba-Tech] "Intelligent" candles My friend Murph has recently visited a couple of times, on each occasion (being one of those rare old-school gentlemen) bringing a small gift of insignificant cost, but a gesture in thanks for the meal I had prepared, the gift being a candle in a glass jar suitable for potables once fully burned and cleaned. The interesting part to me is the nature of the wax, and its possible contents that make it work. In its initial state, the wax is a pale grey non-colour. But when you light it, the candle immediately turns its wax green, then blue, then purple, then red (the sequence might be incorrect), and as long as left burning, cycles through the colour-states every 30 seconds or so. Quite by accident I discovered that it's not even necessary to light said candle: the warmth of your hand is enough to begin the cycle. I have no idea how this phenomenon is achieved, but it is very cool, assuming that you're the sort of person who appreciates candles. There are NO electronics involved. It's just wax in a glass and a wick. But obviously something has been added to the wax. Does anyone have an idea how this candle works, and according to what principles? A. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com