T.W.I.N.K.I.E.S. stands for Tests with Inorganic Noxious Kakes in Extreme Situations, and was conducted by students at Rice University during finals week in 1995.
These tests were conducted on Twinkies, with a special emphasis on experiments using the force of gravity, radiation, flame, and heat, etc.
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