Childhood science Memes

Every budding scientist starts somewhere! The classic childhood experiment of "let's see what happens if I mix random household items together" is practically a rite of passage. Nothing says "future biochemist" quite like throwing cooking oil, water, sour milk, and a 9V battery into a microwave and calling it a "life creation experiment." The parents' concerned "whatcha got there?" perfectly captures that moment when adults realize they should probably childproof the kitchen cabinets... and possibly the entire house. Pro tip: This is exactly how Mary Shelley got her idea for Frankenstein. Minus the microwave. And the smoothie excuse.