The Wonder of Chemicals

Michael Reid

Jul 9, 2025

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A Mad Science presentation July 3 at the Charles County Public Library’s La Plata branch has three different levels which introduces ages 3 to 12 to the wonders of science.

Mad Science guy Tony Smith speaks with participants during a presentation July 3 at the Charles County Public Library’s La Plata branch.

Mad Science guy Tony Smith speaks with participants during a presentation July 3 at the Charles County Public Library’s La Plata branch.

Mad Science Guy (also known as Tony Smith) looks at a disintegrating foam cup during a presentation July 3 at the Charles County Public Library.

Mad Science Guy (also known as Tony Smith) looks at a disintegrating foam cup during a presentation July 3 at the Charles County Public Library.

Seven-year-old Hunter Stewart, front, and his mother Jennifer, both of Waldorf, touch some Gloop Glop, otherwise known as polyurethane foam.

Seven-year-old Hunter Stewart, front, and his mother Jennifer, both of Waldorf, touch some Gloop Glop, otherwise known as polyurethane foam.

Jehiel Alequin, 5, of Waldorf reacts after seeing an experiment during a Mad Science presentation July 3 at the Charles County Public Library.

Jehiel Alequin, 5, of Waldorf reacts after seeing an experiment during a Mad Science presentation July 3 at the Charles County Public Library.


Mad Science Guy (also known as Tony Smith of Washington, D.C.) allows Christian Twyman, 7, of White Plains to feel the heat of a jar.

Mad Science Guy (also known as Tony Smith of Washington, D.C.) allows Christian Twyman, 7, of White Plains to feel the heat of a jar.

Mad Science guy Tony Smith speaks with participants during a presentation July 3 at the Charles County Public Library’s La Plata branch.

Mad Science guy Tony Smith speaks with participants during a presentation July 3 at the Charles County Public Library’s La Plata branch.

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