Not-So-Happy Meal

My first science experiment in elementary school was placing a slice of white bread in a dark, damp place to observe and document how mold spores sprouted and grew those hair-like substances. Conclusion: gross.

Nonna Joann at Baby Bites took this a step further. She purchased a Happy Meal, placed it on a shelf, and blogged about it. Her Happy Meal turned one year old in March.

Has anyone else tried this? I would be interested in observing what would happen in different environments, such as a moister environment; enclosed in a resealable bag; and, enclosed in a plastic container.

Happy Meal when purchased

 

Happy Meal on 1st Birthday

I'm reaching the same conclusion about this experiment that I reached in elementary school: gross.

Any thoughts?