Hooked On Science - Holiday Fireballs

Have you checked the water in your real Christmas tree?

If not, you may want to after our “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, shows us the science behind combustion.

Do you have a real Christmas tree?

You know, one you went into the forest and cut down?

If so, you know the importance behind watering that Christmas tree.

If you don’t, the oxygen in the air will mix with the dead pine needles and a hot Christmas tree light bulb, and you will complete the fire triangle, creating combustion, and your Christmas tree goes up in flames.

Just like that!

For Hooked On Science, I’m Jason Lindsey.