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The Exhalted by L. Sprague de Camp:
Science Fiction Inventions, Technology and Ideas
Wryly funny early story by de Camp features an academic bear and a certain Dr. Methuen who tries some of his own experimental treatment to increase intelligence.
('The Exhalted' by L. Sprague de Camp)
Select an invention:
Hyperbolic Solenoid - mag lock picker |
Methuen Treatment - smart injection |
Slow Glass Rod - light stopped |
Soft Speaker - focus sound like a spotlight |
Telelubricator - perfectly frictionless |
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