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Okay, I haven't said very much lately. I guess not too much has struck a chord yet. I will say that the jelly bean experiment really got to me. Holding my nose I popped in a red bean and . . . tasted . . . nothing! Then I let go of my nose and tasted the cinnamon almost immediately. I pinched it off again and immediately lost all taste. I thought that was amazing. Letting go again, the taste returned.

I may use this during the year. It will be the only time I let the kids eat in the room. No food is ever allowed in a chem room or lab as far as I'm concerned.

The other 2 experiments I observed and helped with, but didn't take a turn. I think I got the point and may use a variation of the touch one for an "outside activity." The odor sensing one my group has modified and will use tomorrow. If it looks successful, I will be happy to use it, as well -- esp. since I am one of the developers.