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What happens if you give an elephant LSD? A group of researchers led by Warren Thomas, director of Lincoln Park Zoo in Oklahoma City, conducted such an experiment. In 1962, they fired a ...

If you've heard about the “pink elephant” experiment making its rounds on the internet, you're not alone. It’s a simple yet revealing thought experiment that highlights a common experience for many: ...

Usually an unethical psychological experiment is carried out because the potential findings are too fascinating for researchers to resist. However, every once in a while, some lunatic comes along with ...