OK - this is going to sound like a REALLY strange question. Perhaps Michael S. should be asking it.....
Years ago, I heard - somewhere - that rats cannot vomit or burp (this part I am pretty sure is true). Further, if rats are given a carbonated beverage to drink, they will be unable to release the gas and will have an explosive internal rupture and will die. I have even heard that you can use carbonated beverages in lieu of rat poison as long as the rat consumes it before it goes flat. I often mention this when teaching about conditioned taste aversion. Today, a student didn't believe me and asked for the source - which of course I could not provide. Has anyone else heard this? Is it just an urban legend...or lab folklore? Or is there an actual source? Thanks! -- Jim --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
