On February 13, 2015, we attended Great Lakes Science Center's Science After Dark: MythBusters, which not only featured the special MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition, but also had a special "pre-Valentine's Day" theme.
Our photos and tweets give an overview of this Great Lakes Science Center (@GLScienceCtr) event. When you see us at events around Cleveland, please feel free to ask about the details of this event. We would love to talk you about the fun activities in Greater Cleveland.
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Science After Dark
We have been to some of the other Great Lakes Science Center - Science After Dark events. They always have some fun extra activities for the 21 and over crowd. Here are some of the highlights:
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First, we need to mention the great volunteers who staff the interactive activities specially set up for the Science After Dark events. Through these volunteers, the Great Lakes Science Center (@GLScienceCtr) is able to conduct special hands-on science activities targeted to adults. When talking to the volunteers, we noted that they were all professionals, some with advanced degrees relating to the science topics presented. You can learn about volunteer opportunities and student internships online here.
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We made our own crafts with a light-emitting diode (LED), duct tape, and materials cut with the Science Center's laser engraver.
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We talked to a chemical engineer from Cleveland's Sherwin Williams (@SherwinWilliams) company about how chemicals are transported through their industrial plant.
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Biology professors showed dissected sheep hearts and brains while leading a discussion of where love resides -- in the heart or the head.
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There were even more special Science After Dark activities, in addition to the having access to all the museum exhibits.
MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition
The MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition included an incredible amount of artifacts from the show and many interactive exhibits.
We want to mention here just a few of the interactive displays that we really enjoyed:
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Does toast always fall buttered-side down? We used several different mechanical contraptions to test this theory.
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Does a person get wetter running or walking through a rainstorm? See our photos where glowing water drops are visible to determine which of us is wetter. (Julie walked, and Stuart ran.)
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Are interlacing pages of a phone book strong enough to hold us up on a swing?
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We highly recommend you read the following post on Cleveland Kiddos' (@ClevelandKiddos) blog, since it goes into more detail on the different parts of the exhibition:
SCIENCE IS A BLAST AT “MYTHBUSTERS: THE EXPLOSIVE EXHIBIT” AT THE GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER
We briefly met Jacquie of Cleveland Kiddos at a chocolate and wine pairing event organized by the Ohio Blogging Association (@OHBlogging). We want to put in a plug for their events, since it is a great way to meet Cleveland area bloggers.
Tweets/Retweets
Here are my 42 @sos_jr tweets about the Great Lakes Science Center - Science After Dark: MythBusters event.
I recommend watching the fun on Twitter at: #BeAMythbuster while the MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition is in Cleveland through May 3, 2015.
Future Science After Dark events in Cleveland have already been announced. Follow #ScienceAfterDark to see photos and experiences people share online.
Had a sneak peek of Mythbusters:The Explosive Exhibition, which opens Saturday @GLScienceCtr pic.twitter.com/Fo1SLnuDxA
— April Helms (@AprilKHelms_RPC) February 3, 2015
Really enjoyed talking about #MythBusters @GLScienceCtr on @majic1057 Thanks @TheNolanNation and the rest of the fabulous @wmjimorningshow
— Kirsten Ellenbogen (@kellenbogen) February 2, 2015
At #CLEtweetup talk to @Kristel_CLE & she tells me about #Cleveland events like @ClevelandArt #MIXatCMA Soul & @GLScienceCtr's #Mythbusters
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 5, 2015
.@Kristel_CLE U were telling me about the @GLScienceCtr's @MythBusters exhibit at the #CLEtweetup. Glad U were able to go see it. Fun video!
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 7, 2015
Over 100 artifacts from the @MythBusters show on display @GLScienceCtr. Recognize anything? pic.twitter.com/IgrDDoYdaA
— Kristel Hartshorn (@Kristel_CLE) February 6, 2015
Did you know that humans find symmetrical features attractive? Learn more at #ScienceAfterDark on 2/13! Details: http://t.co/byWHejAnhG
— Great Lakes Science (@GLScienceCtr) February 9, 2015
Having too much fun at @GLScienceCtr @MythBusters traveling exhibit. Myth or Plausible? http://t.co/ZplHKZKv2e pic.twitter.com/Ps1Uvouz7r
— Kristel Hartshorn (@Kristel_CLE) February 7, 2015
.@Kristel_CLE I just met @GLScienceCtr Dir Visitor Engagement at #CLE #Science Cafe. Told her I knew of @MythBusters exhibit from yr article
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 9, 2015
.@kellenbogen Tonight met @GLScienceCtr Dir Visitor Engagement at #CLE #Science Cafe, who asked if knew about Friday's Science After Dark.
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 10, 2015
.@kellenbogen I let her know that I has seen and shared @GLScienceCtr's #ScienceAfterDark tweet -> https://t.co/CuE4WHPgGQ this morning.
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 10, 2015
Myth: are men more likely to use pickup lines than women? Find out! #ScienceAfterDark on Friday, 2/13! Details: http://t.co/byWHejAnhG
— Great Lakes Science (@GLScienceCtr) February 8, 2015
Does fragrance make people more attractive? Bust or confirm this myth at #ScienceAfterDark on Friday, 2/13! Details: http://t.co/byWHejAnhG
— Great Lakes Science (@GLScienceCtr) February 6, 2015
@sos_jr Neverfear, we know you're informed fan on @GLScienceCtr in the Twittersphere! Hope to see you at Science After Dark
— Kirsten Ellenbogen (@kellenbogen) February 11, 2015
@sos_jr That was supposed to be "the most informed fan"!
— Kirsten Ellenbogen (@kellenbogen) February 11, 2015
Myth: are people more likely to be attracted to those they see regularly? #ScienceAfterDark has the answer! Details: http://t.co/byWHejAnhG
— Great Lakes Science (@GLScienceCtr) February 11, 2015
.@kellenbogen Thx! Hope to go to @GLScienceCtr #ScienceAfterDark if no conflict http://t.co/6oTvC3esOo It sounds gr8! pic.twitter.com/p9CaEImka8
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 12, 2015
#ScienceAfterDark is tomorrow! Don't miss our maker activities, live demos, speakers and more! Get your tickets now: http://t.co/dQ0p8AJZvU
— Great Lakes Science (@GLScienceCtr) February 13, 2015
Fri2/13 6:30PM to 9:30PM @GLScienceCtr #ScienceAfterDark special night featuring @MythBusters exhibit: http://t.co/6oTvC3esOo #BeAMythbuster
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 13, 2015
Looking for last minute #ValentinesDay plans? Join us for #ScienceAfterDark tonight! Tickets: http://t.co/dQ0p8AJZvU
— Great Lakes Science (@GLScienceCtr) February 13, 2015
.@kellenbogen Conflict resolved so now have tix for @GLScienceCtr's @MythBusters themed #ScienceAfterDark http://t.co/5j4jRAWtBY Will be fun
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 13, 2015
Tonight! @GLScienceCtr's special @MythBusters themed #ScienceAfterDark! http://t.co/5j4jRAWtBY #BeAMythbuster pic.twitter.com/JObVCAZQlh
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 13, 2015
Magnetism! Make your own #ScienceAfterDark "law of attraction" decoration at @GLScienceCtr. http://t.co/5j4jRAWtBY pic.twitter.com/uaIoewLUjU
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 14, 2015
#Laser etching is fun at @GLScienceCtr's #ScienceAfterDark! http://t.co/5j4jRAWtBY https://t.co/GlrkRAj1lg
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 14, 2015
Come say hi to us & grab a sweet treat at #ScienceAfterDark's Mythbusters About Love event, open right now at @GLScienceCtr
— KnotProfit (@KnotProfit) February 13, 2015
#Crafted and Science @GLScienceCtr #scienceafterdark http://t.co/MrCvCjA0ws
— Amanda Usko-Kenyon (@A_USKOKENYON) February 13, 2015
Fun! #BeAMythbuster at @GLScienceCtr's for @MythBusters themed #ScienceAfterDark! https://t.co/CPhLRzgVDt
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 14, 2015
Heart & brain. Which impacts emotion on #ValentinesDay? http://t.co/5j4jRAWtBY Via @GLScienceCtr's #ScienceAfterDark! pic.twitter.com/jgIjW9SiSX
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 14, 2015
They closed @MythBusters doors so I guess it's time to go home! Thx @GLScienceCtr for fun night at #ScienceAfterDark! pic.twitter.com/l0QgjHXlWa
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 14, 2015
The @MythBusters exhibit at @GLScienceCtr was amazing! @donttrythis @JamieNoTweet #scienceafterdark
— mb (@maddie_ben) February 14, 2015
.@WallyWaterdrop Tonight I was at "Science After Dark" event https://t.co/1CzNxIvrNU Always good to see your display pic.twitter.com/JQHtEZkUSY
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 14, 2015
Spend this COLD #Cle wknd in the warmth of the @GLScienceCtr & #BeAMythbuster! My review of this fun new exhibit: http://t.co/qhfEJVeiY5
— Cleveland Kiddos (@clevelandkiddos) February 13, 2015
.@kellenbogen I noticed that many of the gr8 ppl I talked to tonight were volunteers https://t.co/1CzNxIvrNU I appreciate their good work!
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 14, 2015
Very cool at @GLScienceCtr's #BeAMythbuster/#ScienceAfterDark event the @NASAglenn exhibit list all #Ohio astronauts! pic.twitter.com/Ww1VoM42AF
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 14, 2015
I see @Wikipedia is out of date lists 21 #Ohio @NASA #astronauts http://t.co/tkWfppARJV cc: @GLScienceCtr @NASAglenn pic.twitter.com/0KPZkUVO63
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 14, 2015
...but @NASAglenn website lists 25 #Ohio @NASA #astronauts http://t.co/CJE0lcqu0L cc: @GLScienceCtr pic.twitter.com/dAD4QxrvBS
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 14, 2015
.@markharr I learning about "honorary Ohioan" at @NASA talk at @GLScienceCtr's @NASAglenn exhibit for @CleveFoundation 100th birthday.
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 14, 2015
.@markharr @NASA @GLScienceCtr @NASAglenn Photo of honorary Ohioan at @CleveFoundation #TCF100 http://t.co/PcDGx4cpUX pic.twitter.com/OQfhsrGtEN
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 14, 2015
@sos_jr @NASA @Wikipedia @NASAglenn @GLScienceCtr ...and 1 (Robert Springer) named honorary Ohioan by Gov Voinovich in '95
— Mark Harr (@markharr) February 14, 2015
@sos_jr So glad to hear it. We have such great volunteers @GLScienceCtr! And we're always recruiting more...
— Kirsten Ellenbogen (@kellenbogen) February 14, 2015
If U have not seen @GLScienceCtr's NEW @MythBusters exhibit, I recommend U read @ClevelandKiddos' #BeAMythbuster blog http://t.co/HalBemW32r
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 16, 2015
.@ClevelandKiddos Thx for letting me know more ppl R seeing your @GLScienceCtr's @MythBusters blog as a result of -> https://t.co/dD5EfZBXdo
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 17, 2015
Bust machine myths & check out some robots! Ntl Engineering Wk Kickoff @GLScienceCtr 12/21 12 - 3pm.#BeAMythbuster http://t.co/IzLBk2cuUW
— Cleveland Kiddos (@clevelandkiddos) February 20, 2015
Our staff tested the myth: you can build a speedy sled out of duct tape & PVC. #BeAMythBuster and watch our results: http://t.co/MqX2smlEyJ
— Great Lakes Science (@GLScienceCtr) February 24, 2015
.@GLScienceCtr Your "#DuckTape Sled Myth" reminds me of when I was a @BoyScouts leader & scouts built "Klondike" sled http://t.co/ubg0BUGbAv
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 25, 2015
Stuart did not think he would have time to write this blog post, but we are glad he did! We enjoy sharing fun activities happening at the Science Center! See the following two tweets:
Gr8 start to the day! I set aside exactly 1 hour to draft a blog post that I really did not think I had time to write. Now 80% done! Focused
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) February 22, 2015
Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. RAY BRADBURY pic.twitter.com/91knAsWl2Y
— Jon Winokur (@AdviceToWriters) February 21, 2015
What Others Are Saying
Please learn more about this Great Lakes Science Center's Science After Dark: MythBusters event by reading what others shared online:
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"MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition" tour stop at Great Lakes Science Center (photo gallery): Kristel's CLE
By Kristel Hartshorn, Northeast Ohio Media Group (@Kristel_CLE) on February 06, 2015 at 6:28 PM, updated February 06, 2015 at 10:52 PM. -
Watch as we put 3 'MythBusters' experiments to the test (video): Kristel's CLE
By Kristel Hartshorn, Northeast Ohio Media Group (@Kristel_CLE) on February 06, 2015 at 10:30 PM, updated February 06, 2015 at 10:52 PM
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MythBusters--popular TV show brings "The Explosive Exhibition" to Great Lakes Science Center (video): Kristel's CLE
By Kristel Hartshorn, Northeast Ohio Media Group (@Kristel_CLE) on February 07, 2015 at 8:00 AM, updated February 07, 2015 at 8:03 AM.
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MythBusters exhibit draws science geeks and show's fans to Great Lakes Science Center
By Lynn Ischay, The Plain Dealer (@clevelynnish) February 09, 2015 at 7:05 AM, updated February 09, 2015 at 7:28 AM. -
SCIENCE IS A BLAST AT “MYTHBUSTERS: THE EXPLOSIVE EXHIBIT” AT THE GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER
Cleveland Kiddos' (@ClevelandKiddos) February 12, 2015
To find more "Cool Science For Adults," please remember this website address for all the Great Lakes Science Center's Science After Dark events: GreatScience.com/ScienceAfterDark
MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition is in Cleveland through May 3, 2015.
Past Great Lakes Science Center Blog Posts
If you want to learn more about some of the Great Lakes Science Center events we have attended in the past, please see our blog posts:
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Posted on Friday, March 9, 2012 - Visit to NASA Visitor Center at the Great Lakes Science Center during the Cleveland NASA Tweetup.
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Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2013 - IngenuityFest 2013 Preview Party! which took place at Great Lakes Science Center.
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Posted on Monday, March 3, 2014 - FREE! Great Lakes Science Center as gift to the community from the The Cleveland Foundation (@CleveFoundation) as part of their 100th birthday celebration.
Comments
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Submitted by Jacqueline (not verified) on Thu, 02/26/2015 - 18:12
What a great recap and thanks so much for the link to my blog post on the event. I can't wait to take my kids back to this fun exhibit! Glad you guys had so much fun too!