What kind of flashlight did Pablo Picasso use to create the first "light painting" photographs? [more inside]
posted by myrrh on Jun 24, 2009 - 3 answers

You may very well recognize this song. It is from this movie. What does it mean? Does the first stanza and/or chorus spell something? Please help! [more inside]
posted by crazyray on Apr 11, 2009 - 9 answers

Is the vinyl tape on my flashlight exhibiting anomalous rheology? [more inside]
posted by Tube on Oct 17, 2008 - 5 answers

Best LED flashlights? [more inside]
posted by Irontom on Jul 9, 2008 - 23 answers

Where can I buy a UV flashlight in downtown San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by BeaverTerror on Jan 27, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me find a wristwatch with a built-in LED flashlight. [more inside]
posted by ostranenie on Dec 17, 2006 - 4 answers

Have you seen the commercial with the aliens trying to fix their ship? If so, what's the brand of the flashlight they're hawking? [more inside]
posted by PandemicSoul on Dec 11, 2006 - 4 answers

When trying to change the batteries in my maglite after a long period of neglect, I found that the cap wouldn't unscrew. After persuading it open with a pair of mol-grips, I could see that one of the batteries had leaked and there was a big grey corroded-looking stain on the inside of the battery compartment. Is there any way I can clean this up, or should I bid farewell to my trusty torch? The battery is a D cell alkaline.
posted by primer_dimer on May 28, 2006 - 7 answers