"But when they created flesh-searing heat from simple chemicals, I became very interested in Chemistry,” said 8th grader Haley Meyer.
The best sentence I've read in a long time. Closely seconded by:
"You can never be too careful," said O'Hara. "I'd rather blow up a hundred innocent people if I can prevent another 9/11."
But that's two sentences. And the humor, of course, lies in the fact that the hundred innocent people blowing up doesn't actually prevent another 9/11. It's just that the Boston police really love blowing stuff up.