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10 geeky things to do in space

Ever wondered how to dissolve an antacid tablet in space? Have a look at these cool activities you could do in orbit.
By Eileen Brown, Contributor
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1 of 10 Reel NASA

Play with knitting needles

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2 of 10 Canadian Space Agency

Clip your fingernails

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3 of 10 Canadian Space Agency

Wring out a washcloth

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4 of 10 Reel NASA

Create vortices

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5 of 10 Benwl

Open a can of honey

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6 of 10 Video From Space

Cook spinach

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7 of 10 Terry Johnson

Dissolve a seltzer tablet in water

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8 of 10 Naughty Miss Tee

Pop a water balloon

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9 of 10 Phobosuchus1

Listen to ZZ Top

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10 of 10 Michael Interbartolo

Go to the bathroom

Not geeky — but something we all want to know about.

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