There is a relatively safe, fast, nondestructive method for removing the marble from an American style Ramune soda bottle.
- ballistic eye glasses
- cut resistant gloves
- used Ramune soda bottle
- barbeque lighter
- pliers
Have participants don ballistic eye glasses and cut resistant gloves, in case of flying glass shards.
In a well ventillated area outside, heat up the blue plastic Ramune cap to soften it, about 1 min.
Tug the cap off with pliers.
Fetch the marble, which may have now shot out of the bottle.