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Elephants on Acid : From zombie kittens to tickling machines: the most outrageous experiments from the history of science, Paperback / softback Book

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

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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 BookA 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.

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