Elephants on Acid: The most outrageous experiments from the history of science
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Discover a world of outrageous experiments with the Sunday Times top ten bestseller, Elephants on Acid. Guided by Alex Boese's engaging storytelling, unearth answers to questions that have tickled your curious mind – from the unusual to the hilariously absurd.
'Excellent accounts of some of the most important and interesting experiments in biology and psychology' – Simon Singh, author of The Code Book
A riveting look at historical experiments that challenge conventional thinking:
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? - Would your dog run to fetch help if you fell down a disused mineshaft? - What would happen if you gave an elephant the largest ever single dose of LSD?
Elephants on Acid humorously delves into these and more, delivering a unique blend of popular psychology and historical science – a fascinating insight into the bizarre world of scientific experiments.
© 2019 Pan (Lydbog): 9781509889372
Udgivelsesdato
Lydbog: 25. juli 2019
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