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. 
