The Top Ten of the world's wackiest scientific experiments


	The Top Ten of the world's wackiest scientific experiments

Mohir

10-31-2007 4:07 PM

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Mohir says:

elephants on LSD

you have to read this to believe
it is worthwhile reading the whole article

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10-31-2007 5:58 PM

Jorjor

Disappointing...they only mention three experiments and don't provide a link to the complete list of ten.

10-31-2007 6:02 PM

Fast T friend

Need anyone say this? attempting experiments at home is not recommended

11-1-2007 5:35 AM

jonhatespigeons

Tremendous!
How about the research into a locusts response to star wars:

http://pulse.igc.org/archive/Jun03/2953.html

11-1-2007 10:49 AM

KimbleKency1683

Its amazing the things they do in the name of science...

11-1-2007 1:05 PM

Kore7

What, nothing on the amazing pitch drop experiment?!

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