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Why does an electric toothbrush affect my vision?
Episode 111

Why does an electric toothbrush affect my vision?

When brushing one's dental equipment with an automated toothbrush, one may notice a slight wobbling of the television images. Why does this happen?

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

July 4, 20104m 29s

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Show Notes

When brushing one's dental equipment with an electric toothbrush one may notice a slight wobbling of the television images. Why does this happen? Plus, we ask why the Americas hadn't developed the same kinds of technologies as the Old World at the time of European contact. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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