No, not the dessert – the science experiment!
DS10 recently did the Mid-lesson Activity for Exploring Creation with Astronomy, Lesson 2: Use a Magnifying Glass to Focus Heat. To illustrate how a magnifying glass can focus heat he was to focus the sun’s light on three pieces of a chocolate bar. Well, the only chocolate bar in the house was my 70% Cocoa Lindt Dark Chocolate, and I wasn’t sacrificing it in the name of science. We used dark chocolate Hershey’s Kisses instead. 
::disclaimer:: I did not take photos during the original experiment. Part of the experiment was fun enough that we recreated it today for your (and our) entertainment.
(All photos are clickable to enlarge.)
The Weapon:
Our regular magnifying glass is in hiding, so we used one that is attached to a stand. This thing unfolds, but we used it as you see it as it was easier to hold.
The Victims:
Yes, I must confess: dark chocolate was harmed in the making of these photos. Forgive me, Chocolatechic.
Ready…
Aim…
FIRE!!!
(Oh, definitely click to see the wisps of smoke. 
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That’s one smokin’ hot kiss! 
And another beautiful volcano:
(Go ahead, you know you want to click. )
So there you have it. Of course, after filling our nostrils with the scent of smoldering Kisses, we went inside to enjoy the real thing, uncooked. 
September 21, 2007 at 8:41 pm
I am shocked….I am aghast…….I am gobsmacked!
Shame…shame…shame! Not the kiss….
September 21, 2007 at 10:28 pm
“smokin’ hot kiss”! LOL!!
By all means save the good chocolate and use the kisses as a science experiment!
My boys were out burning things with the magnifying glass, too. I didn’t ask what they were targeting today. lalallalala
September 22, 2007 at 12:48 am
OOooooo
Now you have me wanting to do this experiment!
I’m hoping that we’ll have some sunny weather tomorrow when I get back from Anchorage so that we can do this while hubby is home. He’s going hunting on Sun. and then we’ve only a few days before he has to go back to work on Thurs.
September 22, 2007 at 1:03 am
Shame…shame…shame! Not the kiss….
It was the Kiss or the Lindt! Kiss the Kiss goodbye!
Sheri, a small bug landed on one of the Kisses today, and my daughter almost cooked it!
I’d be more afraid that the boys would set our cedar shingled house on fire. 
Elaine, you must do this! Be sure to tell your hubby that you gave him a smokin’ hot kiss.
September 22, 2007 at 11:50 am
Good idea!!
September 25, 2007 at 8:16 am
I love it!! CC, go console yourself with some icing or set one of your cupcakes on fire.
I am going to do this. You are having way too much fun in school, Tresses.