Clemens:
As Starbuck pointed out, it will work. Photosynthesis. I believe you're
missing the point, though.
*grin*
CSC wrote:
>rmcelwaine at briefcase.com wrote in message <7m33o3$n6t$1 at nnrp1.deja.com>...
>> > : BIOLOGICAL ALCHEMY !
>> > : A very simple experiment can demonstrate (PROVE) the
> > : FACT of " BIOLOGICAL TRANSMUTATIONS " (reactions like Mg + O
> > : --> Ca, Si + C --> Ca, K + H --> Ca, N2 --> CO, etc.), as
> > : described in the BOOK " Biological Transmutations " by Louis
> > : Kervran, [1972 Edition is BEST.], and in Chapter 17 of the
> > : book "THE SECRET LIFE OF PLANTS " by Peter Tompkins and
> > : Christopher Bird, 1973:
> > :
> > : (1) Obtain a good sample of plant seeds, all of the same
> > : kind. [Some kinds might work better that others.]
> > :
> > : (2) Divide the sample into two groups of equal weight
> > : and number.
> > :
> > : (3) Sprout one group in distilled water on filter paper
> > : for three or four weeks.
> > :
> > : (4) Separately incinerate both groups.
> > :
> > : (5) Weigh the residue from each group. [The residue of
> > : the sprouted group will usually weigh at least
> > : SEVERAL PERCENT MORE than the other group.]
> > :
> > : (6) Analyze quantitatively the residue of each group for
> > : mineral content. [ Some of the mineral atoms of the
> > : sprouted group have been TRANSMUTED into heavier
> > : mineral elements by FUSING with atoms of oxygen,
> > : hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, etc..]
>> actually, I believe you're not a complete idiot, but only half stupid.
> This experiment may actually work ! The plants will absorb the atoms
> from the filter paper (and perhaps even the walls of the cup).
>> clemens
>