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Ed

As Becky recalled below, we did an exhibit a number of years ago, and still
maintain it, of food rotting in a refrigerator. The refrigerator was merely
a prop (not working) for the rotting fruit and bread. Visitors are astounded
as they open the door and see the rot. As I mentioned, temperature will only
have an effect on the rate of decay not the final rot. And light will have
no effect as these microbes are not photosynthetic.

I'd be happy to discuss with you, if you'd like, off line.

Martin Weiss
New York Hall of Science
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On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 1:59 PM, Ed Rodley <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> Can anyone recommend exhibits they've seen that demonstrate how food decays
> over time? We're looking at doing an exhibit that would compare how a loaf
> of bread decays on a counter versus in a fridge versus in a dark place.  Any
> recommendations or leads welcomed.
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> Ed
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> Edward Rodley
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