Good observations on shifting nerdismo. On the otherhand, how can one not yield to the temptation of synthesizing some harmless nitrocellulose in the chemistry

Good observations on shifting nerdismo. On the otherhand, how can one not yield to the temptation of synthesizing some harmless nitrocellulose in the chemistry lab, or some flash powder. "Experimenting" with the flash powder set my socks on fire while I was temporarily blinded. I was not expecting that. Fun times.