Nerd Nite Hudson Valley: Poison & The Princess Bride!

Join science communicator & PBS host Trace Dominguez with a talk on poison before we watch THE PRINCESS BRIDE! Iocaine powder is odorless, colorless, dissolves instantly in liquid, and is one of the most deadly poisons known to man (or so Westley says in The Princess Bride). This talk begs us to ask: Can a human gain immunity to poison? Trace will dive into the intriguing world of poisons and venoms, revealing a ground-breaking insight that will change how you see this iconic scene forever. With an intro by Hit House Film, trivia, prizes, beer and guaranteed good nerdy company!