50 Years Ago Pharmacologist drinks heavy water in experiment Self-experimenter drank heavy water, then lived a long life. By Science News January 13, 2012 at 1:28 pm - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Read the full article (PDF) | Vote on future topic | Search archives February 9, 1935 | Vol. 27 | No. 722 Pharmacologist drinks heavy water in experiment Taking the risk of swallowing ten grams (about third of an ounce or teaspoonful) of “heavy water,” Prof.