Flamethrower helmet delivers X-Men powers without the mutant genetics

Although X-Men leader Cyclops doesn't get much screen time in the movies, he has one of the coolest mutant powers: force beams from his eyes, held in check by a special ruby visor

One particularly adventurous YouTuber decided to attempt to replicate that super power by creating his own Cyclops-style visor that shoots flames instead of red force beams. The result? A very dangerous looking but nonetheless amazing display of mechanics-assisted mutant power

The YouTuber, operating under the name Sufficiently Advanced, used a mix of acetone, methanol and strontium chloride, as well as red tiki torch fuel, both delivered through a peristaltic pump triggered by a mechanism on the side of the helmet, mimicking the look of Cyclops when he delivers his beams of energy Read more...