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Elephants on Acid and Other Bizarre Experiments

Alex Boese

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Elephants on Acid and Other Bizarre Experiments
Elephants on Acid and Other Bizarre Experiments

Unveiling science's most bizarre and extreme experiments.

If you're looking to be simultaneously amused and astonished, "Elephants on Acid" is your go-to. The book dives into some of the most outlandish experiments ever conducted in the name of science. Perfect for satiating curious minds and those with an appetite for the oddities in scientific pursuits.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Elephants on Acid and Other Bizarre Experiments

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ISBN: 9780752226743
Author: Alex Boese
Publisher: Boxtree
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Personal Development, History
Related Topics: Popular Science, Psychology, Medicine, Medical
Goodreads rating: 3.76
(rated by 4498 readers)

Description

When Tusko the Elephant woke in his pen on 3 August 1962, little did he know that he was about to be given the largest ever single dose of LSD. "Elephants on Acid" is a collection of history's most bizarre experiments, from the 19th-century creation of zombie kittens to a University of Wisconsin study that answers the question of whether women who play hard to get are more desirable. Discover fascinating experiments and their outcomes in this entertaining book.
 

Unveiling science's most bizarre and extreme experiments.

If you're looking to be simultaneously amused and astonished, "Elephants on Acid" is your go-to. The book dives into some of the most outlandish experiments ever conducted in the name of science. Perfect for satiating curious minds and those with an appetite for the oddities in scientific pursuits.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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