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I don't think the strychnine was a scientific experiment? As the article says it was in use as a stimulant (including medicinally) at the time.
by OJFord 2y ago
I don't think the strychnine was a scientific experiment? As the article says it was in use as a stimulant (including medicinally) at the time.
- vitus 2y agoCorrect. The scientific experiment was the lack of water. > James Sullivan, the chief organizer of the games, wanted to minimize fluid intake to test the limits and effects of purposeful dehydration, a common area of research at the time.