A humorous example of 'basement science' going wrong happened in Australia, where an astrophysicist, stuck in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, had an idea to make a device that would warn someone when they were about to touch their face. He was using small, strong magnets that would be both on one's wrists and in one's nose, and the magnetic forces when close together would sound an alarm.
Trouble is, multiple magnets got stuck in his nose, and he was unable to get them out - a trip to the hospital was in order!
On that note, happy researching to all at home during these trying times!! I do wish good health and safety - physically, mentally, and emotionally - to everyone, while we continue to be in isolation.
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