LSD inventor/discoverer Albert Hofman died 5 years ago today


Five years ago today, the Albert Hofman, the Swiss scientist who first synthesized LSD, died at 102 years of age.
While researching lysergic acid he accidentally absorbed a small quantity through his fingertips was intrigued by the effects and decided to investigate further. On April 19, 1943, Hofmann took 250 micrograms of LSD. This day is now known as "Bicycle Day," because after starting to feel the effects of the drug he rode home on a bike, and that became the first intentional acid trip.

Via Boing Boing 

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