Category: Experiments

Recently, all of Portland carried out a most satisfying experiment involving snow and ice. The storm was supposed to blow into town on Monday afternoon, dumping inches and inches of snow. Businesses closed early and everyone stocked up for the storm of the century. Local TV stations went crazy. The temperature hovered in the teens…

Over a three month period, the following science experiment unfolded. Day One: Visiting employees hold a meeting at an office, drinking coffee and then leaving three used mugs in the sink. Day Three: Mugs are now full of diluted coffee, dirty water, and Cup-o-noodle soup. Day Five: Mugs, particularly the glass one, seem to be…