Flame Extinguished by Gravity

Nevermind that the fork and spoon are balanced perfectly so as to be their own counterbalance. Watch how the flame extinguishes at the fulcrum, and how the ash curls away from the center of gravity. An easy experiment to try while cleaning up the kitchen after Thanksgiving.

VIDEO (YouTube)

Update: OK, so it might only be that there isn’t enough surface area exposed on the toothpick at the lip of the glass to sustain the flame. A cool experiment nonetheless.