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Elephants on Acid

From Zombie Kittens to Tickling Machines: The Most Outrageous Experiments from the History of Science

By: Alex Boese

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Paperback | 26 July 2016

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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 â" from the unusual to the hilariously absurd.

''Excellent accounts of some of the most important and interesting experiments in biology and psychology'' â" 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 â" a fascinating insight into the bizarre world of scientific experiments.

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