Merlin well remembers carrying out various"scientific"experiments as a boy,inspired by the International Geophysical Year(IGY)of 1957-58.Chemistry experiments in the kitchen at home were eventually banned after hair and eyebrows were scorched and the kitchen sink stained an indelible brown with potassium permanganate.In the 1950s a little book was published called'Chemistry experiments at home for boys and girls'by H.L.Heys.I blame this book for my interest in chemistry and ultimately my entry into the pharmacy profession.(Does anyone still have a copy? There was one for sale on Amazon recendy for pound 13.)
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