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Dec. 28, 2007

What Would You Do For Science?
In this segment, we'll talk about some of the most bizarre science experiments of all time--including elephants on hallucinogens, scientific tickling, and bringing dogs back to life.

Plus, what's it like for the people who participate in extreme experiments? We'll hear from a woman who was blindfolded for five days and another subject who spent 84 days lying in bed.
Produced by Molly Webster
Guests
  • Alex Boese
    Author, "Elephants on Acid: And Other Bizarre Science Experiments" (Harcourt November 2007)

    Director

    museumofhoaxes.com

    San Diego, California
  • Alison Motluk
    Freelance Science Writer

    New Scientist Toronto Correspondent

    Toronto, Ontario
  • Erin Peterson
    Participant, 2006 NASA Bedrest Study

    Secretary at Camping and Recreation Services

    Cleveland Site Center

    Cleveland, Ohio
Related Links

The Museum of Hoaxes

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Secret State Medical Experiments

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