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September 29, 2026

School Science Class: Little Mary’s Awkward Answer

— Can anyone tell me which human body part increases to ten times its size when stimulated?

No one answered, so she pointed to a student at random. Little Mary stood up, crossed her arms, and said:

— You should not be asking sixth graders dirty questions like that! I’m going to tell my parents, and they will go and tell the principal, and then he’ll fire you!

School Science Class: Little Mary’s Awkward Answer - illustration 2

Mrs. Parks calmly repeated the question.

— Let’s try that again. Which body part increases to ten times its size when stimulated?

Mary’s mouth fell open.

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