The spread of Viagra, the wonder drug that promises to cure erectile dysfunction, is saving endangered species as many men switch from using animal parts to treat the malady, claims a new survey.Technorati Tags: Viagra, Endangered Species, Hilarious Journal Articles
William von Hippel, a psychologist from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, and his brother Frank von Hippel, a biologist from the University of Alaska in Anchorage, showed that the Western treatment for the sexual problem seems to be replacing traditional medicines, including potions made from seal penises and reindeer antler velvet...
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Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Hilarious Journal Articles #18: Using Viagra Saves Endangered Species
Via Worldchanging. From the Times of India: