Early quackery from L. Ron Hubbard

Quite the scientific instrument from the hack writer and fantasist/creator of scientology.

From the link:

Hubbard Electrometer, 1968

American science fiction writer and founder of the Church of Scientology L. Ron Hubbard uses his Hubbard Electrometer to determine whether tomatoes experience pain, 1968. His work led him to the conclusion that tomatoes “scream when sliced.”

In this photo: L. Ron Hubbard

Photo: Evening Standard/Getty Images

Jan 01, 1968