ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Plasma globe

A plasma globe is a really cool toy that looks like a glass ball with colorful lightning bouncing around inside. It's a bit like a mini version of a lightning storm that you can hold in your hands!

Inside the glass ball, there's a gas called neon or argon. When you turn on the plasma globe (usually by plugging it in), electricity flows through the gas and makes it glow. This is called plasma!

The plasma looks like little lightning bolts, but don't worry, you won't get shocked if you touch it. The electricity isn't strong enough to hurt you.

When you touch the glass ball with your finger, the plasma will move towards your finger because your body is a conductor of electricity. This makes it look like the electricity is attracted to you!

Overall, a plasma globe is a fun and safe way to learn about electricity and have some cool visuals to play with.
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