I admire your scientific mind, but I have to wonder what made you decide to try this. I agree that experiments would be interesting, but what would be even more

I admire your scientific mind, but I have to wonder what made you decide to try this. I agree that experiments would be interesting, but what would be even more interesting are your results to outside observers. I would record yourself so you can go back and see everything (and hopefully put the pieces together). Make sure whatever you use has a good timestamp. I wouldn't recommend being alone, but that might not be possible. All I can say is be safe. Do you have a blog? I would write up your findings and post them there (maybe the video too, if it's appropriate), then submit it as a link here.