7 Discoveries Scientists Made by Licking Things

The video explores how licking has surprisingly contributed to scientific discoveries. It covers the accidental discovery of artificial sweeteners, the taste of Spinifex grass, poisonous birds in New Guinea, and historical chemists who used licking as a method. It also highlights geologists using the lick test to identify fossils and minerals. Despite its usefulness, the video advises against licking due to potential dangers.

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