Why the f**k would you taste it?!

“What... what are you doing?” “I’m a scientist! Leave me alone!”

Don't you know?
You lick the science.

cyanide tastes like almond...

Russian paleontology

I was taught to recognize rocks by taste in biology class. We've got a chemical analyzer in our face, makes sense to use it.

It’s a common practice: paleontologist will see if it sticks to their tongue to check if it’s a fossil. I’m sure taste gets pulled in as part of the procedure...