Introduction: Narrator: On November 28th, 1930, a fire broke out in the cafeteria at Harvard University. This fire was no accident, it was the result of an experiment gone wrong conducted by a graduate student with a can of cinnamon. Scene 1: Narrator: Meet David Kurtz, a 24-year-old graduate student studying biology at Harvard University. While conducting experiments on a new type of fertilizer, Kurtz stumbled upon an interesting fact about cinnamon. David Kurtz: (excitedly) "I discovered that cinnamon actually has a chemical in it that can react with oxygen and cause a spark!" Narrator: Kurtz's colleagues were skeptical, but he was determined to prove his theory. Scene 2: Narrator: Kurtz took a can of cinnamon to the university cafeteria, hoping to showcase his experiment to some fellow students. David Kurtz: (explaining) "I'm going to pour some cinnamon out and see if it reacts!" Narrator: To the horror of those around him, a spark quickly ignited the cinnamon, causing a small, but dangerous, fire. Scene 3: Narrator: The cafeteria was made primarily of tinder-dry wood and paper, which meant the fire quickly spread. David Kurtz: (terrified) "What have I done?!" Narrator: Kurtz quickly fled the scene, but the fire continued to rage, destroying much of the cafeteria and several academic departments. Scene 4: Narrator: In the aftermath of the fire, Kurtz was expelled from Harvard University. David Kurtz: (remorseful) "I never meant for this to happen. I was just curious." Narrator: To this day, students and faculty at Harvard University remember the cinnamon fire of 1930, serving as a reminder that curiosity and experimentation can come with dire consequences.