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The Accidental Discovery of LSD

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Bicycle Day (April 19) honors chemist Albert Hoffman's colorful journey after he accidentally discovered LSD. Chemists had discovered a migraine medicine made from a fungus. Continuing this work, Hoffman discovered lysergic acid diethylamine, or LSD. In April 1943, he accidentally exposed himself to LSD in the lab and felt dizzy with visual distortions. After a second similar exposure, he left for home early via bicycle. New research on LSD may lead to pharmaceutical therapies: Watch the latest Reactions video here: https://youtu.be/L32mAiLXnLs.

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