Rube goldberg machine

For simple problems, sometimes a complicated solution is better. Well, maybe not better, but certainly more entertaining. Rube Goldberg machines are complex, often humorous devices built to perform ordinary, not very humorous tasks. Here's a collection of the best Rube Goldberg machines from across the internet.

My name is Dina and I tell animate stories about inanimate objects. Every object contains a kind of “folded story” inside it. Things can tell what they saw, who held them, who accidentally broke them, and who lovingly gathered up the pieces and repaired them.

Kids will love this Christmas Rube Goldberg STEM Challenge! Use a series of chain reactions to make a jingle bell land in a cup. So fun!

Do you teach simple machines? They can be so much fun to discuss and explore. They are awesome to create simple...

I wrote an instructional article for Make Magazine's online edition. Head over and learn to build your own simple automata.

Rube Goldberg Machine for watering a plant

Check out our Amazing Energy Machine - a portable Rube Goldberg Machine that has been visiting schools for Science Week as part of our Eccentric Energy Show

Silly or serious? Rube Goldberg machines are not only a lot of fun but can help students to understand the principles of conservation and transfer of energy.

Here's a fun Rube Goldberg machine challenge for fall! Make a candy pumpkin land in a basket. Great STEM activity.

Over the years we've covered our share of impressive Rube Goldberg machines, from human-powered to suitcase-sized, and created from the likes of "Brooklyn's Rube Goldberg" to alternative band OK Go. The next one we cover might be yours—Rube Goldberg, Inc., is now accepting applications for the 2013 Rube Goldberg Machine...