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8. Bend the stiff wire, as shown. Make sure that when the wire is later attached to the can, the small downward segment will point to the can’s center.

9. Slip the straight pin through the turbine and tape it to the support wire. Then tape the support wire to the can so that the turbine is as close as possible to the can without touching it. Blow on the turbine to test it. It should spin quite easily.

10. Fasten the stick to the can with a rubber band or string.

11. Now for the steam. Put a cup or two of of water in a small pot. Before heating the water, cover the top with aluminum foil, pinching the edges all the way around. Make a pencil sized hole in the center.