Dip the dishwashing liquid end of the toothpick into the water with the pepper. Observe what happens ... students of all ages with hands-on STEM experiments that reflect a range of interests.

Want to try it for yourself? Take some pepper and sprinkle it in a dish with plain water. Get a second dish and fill it with soap and water. Now, dip your finger into the dish with pepper water.

Thanks to the group’s familiarity with the concept of “liquid ... pepper goes. Just crack as much of it as you’d like and toast it in a pan to release its aroma. My husband and I enjoyed the ...