This last week ...
... I taught a group of a dozen 6 to 11 year-olds to make fireworks.*

This sort of thing doesn't happen often enough these days, in my opinion. No wonder nobody goes into science any more!

I would love to find a copy of that book!

Edit - and a copy is in fact now mine at the bargain price of £7 inc P&P. Thanks Scrumper, Sir Tainley and all for the tips. Don't you just love e-bay!

Edit2 - a dislike of condoms and a desire for a son is a superb way to wind up with a large number of daughters! I have two and they are wonderful, however, so don't let that put you off.

*I did forgo the copper acetoarsenide on this occasion, however, girl that I am.
( Ugi , it's a game of give and cake, Tue 9 Nov 2010, 11:40, Reply)