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Contents of Appendix: Glass

To hold a Glass full of Water with the Mouth downwards, so that the Water shall not 863 run out The Mysterious Watch 863 To make a Glass of Water appear to boil. 863 How to make a Cork fly out of a Bottle.. 864 To produce Gas Light on a small scale... 864 ....

Thunder Powder.... 864 .. ....

Electricity of Silk Stockings.
Electricity of Silk Stockings.

To tell, by the Dial of a Watch, at what hour any Person intends to rise. 864 Experiments showing the Power of Attraction and Repulsion 865 ....

Experiments respecting the Centre of Gravity... 866 Experiment showing the Power of Steam..... 867 Diminution of Heat by Evaporation 867 Experiment to ascertain the Strength of Spirits of Wine. 867 To ascertain the Strength of Brine 867 Experiments showing the Pressure and Elasticity of Air. Experiments respecting Sound Electrical Experiments......

Electricity of Silk Stockings.

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