Magnus Pyke

Dr. Magnus Pyke (born in London, England on 29 December 1908; died in London on 19 October 1992) was a British scientist and media figure, who, although apparently quite eccentric, made an effort to explain science to a lay audience. He was known for his enthusiastic way of waving his arms around as he spoke.

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London - England - 29 December - 1908 - 19 October - 1992 - British - Scientist

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Pyke was a regular panelist on the Yorkshire television science programme Don't Ask Me from 1974 to 1979, later changed to Don't Just Sit There.

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Pyke appears on the song, and the video, She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby, where he shouts "science" and other soundbites.

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Pyke rose to prominence as a young food researcher working for the wartime Minister of Food, Frederick Marquis, 1st Earl of Woolton. Even then, he was known to be eccentric. It is said that, in an effort to cope with the problem of blood donation outstripping local storage for blood transfusion, Pyke suggested using the excess human blood to make black pudding.

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Minister of Food - Frederick Marquis, 1st Earl of Woolton - Blood donation - Blood transfusion - Black pudding

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