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If you like the smell of ozone in the morning and know not to touch the outputs (or any other part of or anything connected to) a high voltage transformer while it's in operation then this is a great little project.
Jacob's Ladders were a must have item in early science fiction films, that lazily climbing arc was the epitome of sophisticated alien technology, though exactly what purpose it served in a flying saucer is a bit vague.
Anyway, if you have an old microwave oven and some bits of copper wire (or tubing) you can build one for yourself.
Before you do though, make sure you understand the dangers involved. A standard microwave oven transformer (MOT) will output several thousand volts with a current high enough to kill you. Only attempt this if you know what you're doing with high voltage equipment.
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