One man in Italy has tested the limits of human endurance in isolaiton. On Dec. 7,1992 Maurizio Montalbini began a year-long stay underground in scientifically designed capsules. Scientists carefully planned and monitored his life to gather information about human behaivior under extreme conditions. He lost all track of time; two days seemed like one. He cycled 2 miles a day and read 180 books. He lost 21 kilos because he lived mostly on vitamins. When he came out he received a hero's welcome-but said he wouldn't do it again.
April 06, 2006
The Limits of Human Endurance
One man in Italy has tested the limits of human endurance in isolaiton. On Dec. 7,1992 Maurizio Montalbini began a year-long stay underground in scientifically designed capsules. Scientists carefully planned and monitored his life to gather information about human behaivior under extreme conditions. He lost all track of time; two days seemed like one. He cycled 2 miles a day and read 180 books. He lost 21 kilos because he lived mostly on vitamins. When he came out he received a hero's welcome-but said he wouldn't do it again.
