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Elephants on Acid: From zombie kittens to tickling machines: the most outrageous experiments from the history of science

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Elephants on Acid: From zombie kittens to tickling machines: the most outrageous experiments from the history of science
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Alex Boese
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 129
Category/GenreScientific equipment, experiments and techniques
Popular science
Humour
ISBN/Barcode 9781509822195
ClassificationsDewey:509
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Pan Macmillan
Imprint Pan Books
Publication Date 11 August 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

"Boese's kooky look at history's most outlandish, provocative and downright ridiculous scientific endeavours (zombie kittens anyone?) will keep you smiling." Sunday Herald "Excellent accounts of some of the most important and interesting experiments in biology and psychology" Simon Singh Have you ever wondered if a severed head retains consciousness long enough to see what happened to it? Or whether your dog would run to fetch help, if you fell down a disused mineshaft? And what would happen if you were to give an elephant the largest ever single dose of LSD? The chances are that someone, somewhere has conducted a scientific experiment to find out... If left to their own devices, would babies instinctively choose a well-balanced diet? Discover the secret of how to sleep on planes Which really tastes better in a blind tasting - Coke or Pepsi?

Author Biography

Alex Boese holds a master's degree in the history of science from the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of The Museum of Hoaxes and Hippo Eats Dwarf and the creator and curator of www.museumofhoaxes.com. He lives near San Diego.