[kinsman redeemer]

...heated only by a small lightbulb, 40 watts in most cases, a lava lamp is essentially harmless: a mix of wax or oil and water sealed in a glass bottle with a small air space at the top of the bottle to allow for the liquid to expand under heat.

Is THAT all there is to it??!

When I think of the hours wasted... back in college - just watching and wondering, awestruck at the technical marvel that captivated my imagination and took me to places far, far away.

[Nathan Zachary]

I think it was something else besides the lava lamp that took you on those trips.


Note to lava lamp hotrodders: drill vent hole before installing 200 watt bulb.