http://gizemlisevdamv.immensepots.com/ Connecticut Inventions at the Museum of Connecticut History en http://gizemlisevdamv.immensepots.com/2008/09/04/can-a-rubber-band-change-the-world.html Maybe that is what Stephen Perry hoped on behalf of when he invented the rubber band in 1845 in London. All that I know is I still get a kick out of shooting them at my cat when he jumps on the kitchen counter. But I digress… The Alliance Rubber Company announced the other day the first ever Rubber Band Contest on behalf of young inventors. It is on behalf of students in grades 5-8 as well as offers $20,000 in prizes. Imagine how numerous rubber bands you could buy with that!! Check out this site to learn more. Rubber Band Contest Or, if Bubble Wrap is more your thing check out this, the Bubble Wrap Brand Competition on behalf of Young Inventors. Also, check out this link on behalf of some great resources, links, games etc. on behalf of teachers, inventors or the just plain curious: National Museum of Education Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:03:07 -0400 gizemlisevdamv