Sciency Tentacles

* sand
* alcohol or lighter fluid
* sugar
* baking soda

1. Mix 4 parts powdered sugar with 1 part baking soda.
2. Make a mound with the sand. Push a depression into the middle of the sand.
3. Pour the alcohol or other fuel into the sand to wet it.
4. Pour the sugar and baking soda mixture into the depression.
5. Ignite the mound, using a lighter or match.

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