Elephants on Acid: And Other Bizarre Experiments

by Boese, Alex
ISBN: 9780156031356
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When Tusko the Elephant woke in his pen at the Lincoln Park Zoo on the morning of August 3, 1962, little did he know that he was about to become the test subject in an experiment to determine what happens to an elephant given a massive dose of LSD. In Elephants on Acid, Alex Boese reveals to readers the results of not only this scientific trial but of scores of other outrageous, amusing, and provocative experiments found in the files of modern science.

Why can't people tickle themselves? Would the average dog summon help in an emergency? Will babies instinctually pick a well-balanced diet? Is it possible to restore life to the dead? Read Elephants on Acid and find out
  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Boese, Alex
  • ISBN: 9780156031356
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.02 x 0.76
  • Number Of Pages: 304
  • Publication Year: 2007

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  • Strange experiments through the ages

    Bailie A. - 3 years 1 month ago

    In Alex Boese's collection of odd experiments, readers can discover some of the world's weirdest hypotheses and how far scientists were willing to go to test their theories. Boese writes of scientific trials that range from amusing to absurd, which will continually pull you back in for more. One of the best qualities of this book is that it's broken up into sections; so whether you want to explore the depths of human sleep patterns or interesting experiments done on animals, you'll be able to delve into whatever subject interests you at the time. Also, because it's broken up into sections, you're able to pick it up and put it down whenever you'd like.

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