Discover, Article on Street Light Effect

[Charles Parker]

The police officer stops and sees a drunk under a streetlight on his hands and knees. The officer approaches and asks the man what he was doing. He states he is searching for his wallet. The officer joins in and after awhile asks the drunk was he sure he lost it here. The drunk looks up and said "No, I think across the street, but the light is better here".

More on this story and how it is related to science:

http://discover.coverleaf.com/discoverm ... pg=58#pg56

http://discover.coverleaf.com/discoverm ... pg=58#pg56

Or google "The Street Light Effect -- Discovery Magazine"