driving, plays 20 Questions with her nephews, ages 11 and 9.
It was their turn to guess what she was thinking.
The questions:
“Is it on you?”
“Yes.”
“Is it something you’re wearing?”
“No.”
“Is it inside you?”
“Yes.”
“Is it a gas?” (giggle giggle)
“No.”
“Is it liquid?”(giggles)
“Uh, no.”
“Is it solid?” (more giggles)
“Uh, not really.”
“Is it a colloidal suspension?”
“Bingo. Yes.”
“Is it above your waist?”
“Yes.”
“Is it inside your nose?”
“Yeah.” (much clapping and cheering)
Kids are so doggone smart these days. In my entire, long, long life, I never heard the term “colloidal suspension” until that day in the car.