Magic 8 Ball

The Magic 8 Ball is a toy item that resembles a black billiard ball ( number eight). Through a mechanism inside the ball can random answers to "yes" or "no" give answerable questions.

Operation

The black plastic ball filled with an opaque, dark blue liquid in which an icosahedron ( icosahedral ) floating on its surface are the different responses in raised letters. Compared to the 8 is located on the spherical surface, a window, where you can read the answers. One should use the ball by holding the window down, his question was, and then turns the ball. Contrary to popular belief, it is not recommended to shake the ball, as this will cause blistering of the liquid and affect the correct function.

Of the 20 responses, 10 affirmative ( positive), 5 negative ( negative) and 5 indifferent.