Mad Scientists: Frankenstein and the Fly

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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Science, Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Social Sciences

4.3 • 6K Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2010

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Today mad scientists are common in fiction, and they appear in everything from comedies to science fiction. But they're also relatively recent. What made them so popular? Tune in and learn more about mad scientists in the public consciousness.

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