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No one had
been injured…that was important to remember. As hindsight with spectacular telescopic
vision showed, the procedure was not smooth in its execution.
Science Fair
Booth 206 wanted to create floating incandescent orbs by using plasma
globes with various neon gases within, connected to stacks of framed sheets of copper. Then five car batteries would be connected, the switch thrown, and Bob's your uncle.
Many
scientific safety protocols and principles were not applied here. Booths 206 through 210 were
not occupied at the time.
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I'm guessing a few booths went up in smoke...
ReplyDeleteIt has happened before, will happen again with these young scientists.
DeleteSounds like an explosively fun time was had by all lol.
ReplyDeleteYou betcha. they did not first place.
DeleteBet a boom was heard for miles around
ReplyDeleteYes, and it was awesome. Shattered windows, etc. In theory, it did a lot of damage.
DeleteMade me think of Plath's 'Balloons'.
ReplyDeleteIt has been some time since I read that.
DeleteSometimes skirting the rules lead to great discoveries
ReplyDeleteIn the real science world, yes. With this science fair, no.
DeleteI love the way your mind works on Wednesdays!
ReplyDeleteSomething about having caffeinated coffee and writing does that.
DeleteNo injuries? Massive explosion? I suspect they do think they were winners. And were, though perhaps for reasons they will realise later. I hope they saw the fun. Somehow I am convinced the participants were male...
ReplyDeleteGeeky males and nerdy girls make up the majority of science fairs in this fictional school.
DeleteWell, thank heavens those booths weren't occupied.
ReplyDeleteBut what actually happened? Did the plasma globes explode?
Since this is fictional, I would have the globes explode, the copper melt, sparks everywhere...Well, that is what I'd like to happen.
DeleteI really should remember to read the other comments first.
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled that the story grabbed you and left you wanting more. That's the purpose of short fiction.
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