"Blowing Non-Staining Brightly Colored Bubbles Now Possible" Posting by Staff link to story | permalink 7/24/09 The invention of vibrant colored soap bubbles, dubbed Zubbles, are set to become one of the biggest toy inventions of the century. Stainless colored bubbles where believed to be almost chemically impossible. US inventor, Tim Kehoe spent over 12 years of his life, and over 3 million dollars, creating the world's first non-staining, colored bubbles. For years Kehoe mixed, boiled, and brewed with endless enthusiasm and very little success. His persistence led him to a half-million dollars in financial backing, with which he hired a dye chemist, Ram Sabnis. Together, they unlocked a revolution in color chemistry. After the bubble is popped, the color magically disappears with friction, water or exposure to air after about 15 minutes. Bubbles are currently the world's most popular toy. A Chicago company called Chemtoy began selling bubble solution in the 1940s, and they have captivated children ever since. There are more than 200 million bottles of bubble solution sold annually. According to a Popular Science report, "It turns out that coloring a bubble is an exceptionally difficult bit of chemistry." A bubble wall is mostly water held in place by two layers of surfactant molecules, spaced just millionths of an inch apart. If you add, say, food coloring to the bubble solution, the heavy dye molecules float freely in the water, bonding to neither the water nor the surfactants, and cascade almost immediately down the sides. You'll have a clear bubble with a dot of color at the bottom. What you need is a dye that attaches to the surfactant molecules and disperses evenly in that water layer. Pack in more dye molecules, get a deeper, richer hue." In 2005, Popular Science named Zubbles the "Innovation of the Year". They are finally available for sale. Zubbles are currently being sold on zubbles.com. Zubbles are currently available in two colors: Presto Pink and Blazing Blue. 4 oz. 2-packs are priced at $14.95. Reportedly, the first shipments started being received the week of July 13, 2009.	Study Says Facebook Addicts Are Narcissistic, Have Low Self-Esteem Study Says United States and France Lead Electric Car Revolution Wearing High Heels Destroys Knee Joints, Muscles and Alters Posture Does Language Shape The Way You Think? Chinese Half-Bus, Half-Train Allows Vehicles to Pass Underneath Suicides in Tokyo could be prevented by using blue lights at the platforms World's First Flying Car Receives United States Government Approval Ten Craziest US Lawsuits Scientists Warn of Devastating Solar Storms Impacting Earth in 2012/2013 Empire State Building Refuses to Light Up for Mother Teresa Marrying a Younger Man May Shorten Your Lifespan Read Full Text of Controversial Arizona, USA 2010 Immigration Bill The World's Bad Credit List Disabled Gay Jewish Dwarf killed by taxi Scientists Study Man Who Has Had No Food or Drink for 65 Years The Most Bizarre Relationships and Marriages Who Are Europe's Biggest Binge Drinkers? How Different Groups Spend Their Day Why Do Japanese Attempt Suicide So Often? Veblen goods should be an inspiration for Wall Street Office spaces in Paris became affodable, the most expensive location is in London Build Strong Bones, Drink More Beer Scientists Developing Better Mosquito Traps The Copenhagen Smart Bike Wheel Gives Cycling a 21st Century Boost The World's Most Delayed Airports in 2009 Czech Republic Relaxes Possession Limits on Cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana Are You an Internet Addict? First U.S. Addiction Center Opens Baby Crawling Stage Unecessary and Unhygienic Researchers Report Indian Defense Testing Super Hot Chili Pepper Grenades 90 Percent of US Money Has Traces of Cocaine; 85% Canada; Japan 12% Blowing Non-Staining Brightly Colored Bubbles Now Possible The Worlds Smallest Working Revolver Fits in Palm of Hand International Space Race to Mine the Moon for Nuclear Fuel Underway Researchers Report Most Bottled Water is Less Safe Than Tap Water [Scorecard] Social Security Numbering Code System Cracked The Revitalization of Whistled Speech Countries Most to Least Affected by Global Slowdown Vodka-Cola in a Can Goes on Sale in Japan Scientists Unlock Secrets to Developing The Male Birth Control Pill Top 200 US Cities - Average 2-Bedroom Rental Prices When Are We Dead? Redefining Death. Archived Images Page WTNR at myspace.com mxplay.com m0sc0.net dephrost.net panjea.com vaginajones.com metamusic.be freehiphopnow.com wdc411.com beonworkshop.com dcclout.com