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Wendell’s science fair project consists solely of a tr... display board covered by a white sheet that displays cur... options. Patrons can view the display board for 15 minut... $39.95 one-time fee, or they can purchase a subscription...
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Student puts science fair project behind a paywall, wins first prize
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Wendell’s science fair project consists solely of a tri-fold corrugate display board covered by a white sheet that displays current pricing options. Patrons can view the display board for 15 minutes after paying a $39.95 one-time fee, or they can purchase a subscription to the board with unlimited access for an annual fee of $2,000. A credit card reader also sits in front of the covered display board.

Tommy says he got his idea by trying to research the brown thrasher, his favorite bird and purported subject of his actual science fair project. “I tried to read about the brown thrasher online, but I couldn’t afford any of the subscription fees,” said Tommy. “So, I charged a fee for my science fair project, because I thought that’s just what all scientists do.”

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<p class="article_body">Wendell&#x2019;s science fair project consists solely of a tri-fold corrugate display board covered by a white sheet that displays current pricing options. Patrons can view the display board for 15 minutes after paying a $39.95 one-time fee, or they can purchase a subscription to the board with unlimited access for an annual fee of $2,000. A credit card reader also sits in front of the covered display board. </p><p class="article_body">Tommy says he got his idea by trying to research the brown thrasher, his favorite bird and purported subject of his actual science fair project. &#x201c;I tried to read about the brown thrasher online, but I couldn&#x2019;t afford any of the subscription fees,&#x201d; said Tommy. &#x201c;So, I charged a fee for my science fair project, because I thought that&#x2019;s just what all scientists do.&#x201d; </p><p class="article_body"></p>