LSD’s Accidental Birth and Bicycle Day

LSD was created by accident in 1938 when a Swiss chemist was trying to make a blood stimulant.

He synthesized it, set it aside for five years, then randomly decided to test it again.

He absorbed a tiny amount through his skin and experienced the first acid trip in history.

Three days later, he intentionally took what he thought was a small dose, 250 micrograms.

It was actually ten times stronger than a threshold dose. He tried to bike

home and reality completely shattered. Colors exploded. Objects morphed. Time disappeared.

He thought he was dying but his body was completely fine. That bike ride became legendary.

April 19th is now celebrated as Bicycle Day in psychedelic culture. What's wild is LSD