Do you have passion of knowing how nature actually creates storms? How about a tornado? Now you can be the expert as Discovery lets you learn almost everything about  how a tornado works. Called the Discovery Tornado Lab, the device above is capable of creating a mini tornado with realistic sounds. The lab also “includes experiments on how different materials react in a vortex“.

A quick look at the specs…

• Five motorized speeds correspond to the internationally recognized F1 – F5 Fujita Scale of measuring tornadoes
• Cool tornado sound effects
• Includes experiments on how different materials react in a vortex
• Durable plastic machine has see-through top for an unobstructed view
• Includes 22-page, full color tornado guide, full of fun facts, diagrams and science
• Conduct your own tornado experiments
• Bonus DVD – Raging Planet: Tornadoes and Hurricanes

Price? $12.97

[source: store.discovery.com]