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Fermilab event shows the fun (and funny) side of science

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Science teacher Lee Marek of the University of Illinois at Chicago and formerly of Naperville North High School ignites a balloon filled with hydrogen and air during the 25th annual Wonders of Science program Sunday at Fermilab in Batavia.

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Stevie Sellers, 8, of Naperville, participates in the 25th annual Wonders of Science program Sunday at Fermilab in Batavia.

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High School science teacher of Karl Craddock of Fremd High School in Palatine shoots toilet paper out over the audience with a leaf blower during the 25th annual Wonders of Science program Sunday at Fermilab in Batavia.

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Suburban teachers made science fun Sunday during the 25th annual "Wonders of Science" event held at Fermilab in Batavia. The event is geared toward children ages 7 to 12, and relies on humor and high-energy demonstrations.