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AT AGE 10 I became interested in thermodynamics. This resulted in early experiments that involved ¾-inch galvanized pipe, lady finger firecrackers, and marbles. I won’t go into details, but my research abruptly ended when my cousin, Jay, attempted to outdo me, which resulted in his being taken to the emergency room. However, I must admit that all these years later, I still harbor a secret fondness for experiments