Saturday, September 01, 2007

"Why don't snails shells get dirty?"

A question that has apparently been of some debate in certain circles. The issue was perhaps put to rest for a group of about fifty attendees at a seminar of that title on Wednesday in Chiba (next to Tokyo). I am a bit disappointed I missed it, and am, therefore, still in the dark on this pressing issue.

The seminar was presented as part of an analytical instruments show, and was geared toward children with the hope of getting kids interested in analytical instruments, or science, or snails. Only time will tell how effective the effort is. The organizers plan to continue these children-oriented seminars in coming years, and I, for one, look forward to more thrilling topics.

Might I suggest a topic for next year: Why are moths' wings dusty?

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