by Captain Skellett | Jan 15, 2010 | Drugs, Poisons
When I was but a lass, freshly ID’d and able to finally hit the local tavern, there was a rumour around that Absinthe was THE drink if you wanted to get drunk fast, and as a bonus, if you could get the proper stuff, it causes hallucinations. OMG terribly...
by Captain Skellett | Dec 17, 2009 | Drugs, Just for Fun
You’d expect it in Amsterdam, but now the trend has reached America. Pizza, lasagna, cheesecake with a good helping of weed. It’s not illegal if it’s medical! It’s a medical marijuana dispensary slash eatery called Ganja Gourmet, and it just...
by Captain Skellett | Nov 30, 2009 | Drugs, Just for Fun, Science at Home
Arr, it be that time of the year when all the good cabin boys hang their stockings off the mainsail and cook gets busy making eggnog. My harbour is in Australia, so eggnog is not a favourite of mine. The rich, milkiness of the drink is ill-suited for the hot Yuletides...
by Captain Skellett | Nov 23, 2009 | Drugs, How Things Work
Drug design seems a glamorous industry full of coloured liquids, crystal bottles and incredibly expensive machines, but the reality involves a lot of repetitive experimentation and number crunching. Taking a lot of data and making it something you can imagine and...
by Captain Skellett | Nov 4, 2009 | Drugs, How Things Work, Just for Fun, Science Communication, Sex and Reproduction
Viagra, that little blue pill. How does it work? How was it discovered? What are the side effects? This video answers all your questions about the first ever oral treatment for erectile dysfunction, written, edited and starring yours truly. How Viagra Works from...
by Captain Skellett | Oct 26, 2009 | Drugs, How Things Work, Poisons, The Realm of Bizzare
Halloween is on the horizon. Today’s post is on the science of Zombies. Because Zombies, apparently, exist. In Haiti. Haiti is located in the Caribbean, near Jamaica and Cuba. Ah… the Caribbean… Anyway, this story is not about cocktails served in...