I once brought a home-built Van der Graaf generator to school for a science fair. I can only imagine the overreaction of school officials nowadays. They’d probably think it was a nuclear weapon.
47 posted on 09/16/2015 5:05:43 AM PDT by Flick Lives
(One should not attend even the end of the world without a good breakfast. -- Heinlein)
When I was in 8th grade, my topic for a speech was "Chemistry Fun at Home." For my introduction, I set off a firecracker. Damn, that thing was loud! I don't recall the grade I received, but the teacher applauded my imagination.
I live in Irving, and the authorities overreacted IMO.
55 posted on 09/16/2015 5:39:41 AM PDT by Night Hides Not
(Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Mississippi! My vote is going to Cruz.)