CRAZY chemistry!

Chemistry class was the craziest for me so far, and I don't anticipate that changing. We were doing a titration experiment and needed to measure out 20 mL of Hydrochloric Acid in a pipette, which is a skinny glass container. My friend showed me how to do it: SUCK the ACID into the pipette with your MOUTH!! I was so surprised and a little freaked out when they all did it but it was like no big deal. Apparently that is illegal in the United States.. In the beginning of the class one boy got the acid in his mouth and ran out of the classroom after the teacher told him to gargle water like it was a daily happening not at all worth worrying about. That was just plain culture shock. Of course, it wouldn't be an experience if I didn't fully participate, so yes, I did suck hydrochloric acid into the pipette, but- thank God- I did it successfully. Didn't taste a drop.