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    A famous pharmacist recently died. How old did he live to be and what discovery is he known for?

    Question #95530. Asked by star_gazer. (May 10 08 8:18 PM)


    themonarch

    		Albert Hofmann, inventor of the drug LSD, died at the age of 102.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7374846.stm

    May 10 08, 9:01 PM
    star_gazer

    		Yes, although he did not invent LSD, he accidentally discovered it.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_LSD

    May 10 08, 9:30 PM

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