Can you use your dinner to pop a balloon? Professor Gorazd Planinsic investigates the physics of trying to pop a balloon with a piece of raw spaghetti—and what he ultimately finds out might surprise you.

Join Exploratorium Senior Scientist Paul Doherty as he scours the globe for the world's greatest science demonstrations. In the 'Try This' series, Paul introduces us to science teachers who are famed for teaching some of the best science lessons. Professor Planinsic develops many new activities, is a frequent contributor to Physics Teacher magazine, and is an International Advisor to Physics Education. In his spare time, he creates fantastic physics drawings for text books. Watch the webcast, see the activities, and then try it yourself!