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Wofford professor tests whether a snake can be taught to whistle
Original: Can you teach a snake to whistle? Wofford professor tests Sherlock Holmes plot
A Wofford College professor is investigating whether the famous plot device in Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes story "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" — a trained snake used to kill — could actually work. The question of whether a snake can be taught to whistle, as the story implies, is being put to the test, drawing attention from readers intrigued by the blend of biology and classic detective fiction.
Why now: The story combines a beloved Sherlock Holmes mystery with a real scientific experiment, making it an engaging curiosity piece.
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- Can you teach a snake to whistle? Wofford professor tests Sherlock Holmes plot · The State
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