Things Worth Noting
Project ARTICHOKE was a CIA covert program launched in 1951 to develop mind control and advanced interrogation techniques during the Cold War. Evolving from Project BLUEBIRD, it focused on using LSD, hypnosis, mescaline, morphine addiction, and sensory deprivation to induce amnesia, compliance, and involuntary actions—like the “Manchurian Candidate” assassin concept. Subjects included POWs, defectors, CIA […]
Gerrymandering is the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor one party or group, often using census data during redistricting led by state legislatures. Named after Elbridge Gerry’s 1812 salamander-shaped district, it undermines fair representation and voting rights, especially for communities of color. Common tactics include packing (concentrating opponents into few districts) and cracking (spreading […]
The pineal gland, a small pine cone-shaped endocrine gland in the brain’s epithalamus, produces melatonin—a serotonin-derived hormone that regulates sleep, circadian rhythms, and light-dark cycles. Located near the third ventricle and connected by the pineal stalk, it lacks a blood-brain barrier as a circumventricular organ. Pinealocytes synthesize melatonin, peaking at night under sympathetic control from […]
Cristiano Ronaldo, born February 5, 1985, in Madeira, Portugal, is a forward and captain for Al-Nassr and Portugal. Nicknamed CR7, he is one of football’s greatest players, holding records for most UEFA Champions League goals (140), international goals (143), and over 950 career goals in 1,200+ appearances. He has won 5 Ballon d’Or, 4 European […]
Taylor Swift, born December 13, 1989, in West Reading, Pennsylvania, is a singer-songwriter known for country, pop, and indie folk music. Rising from Nashville teen star with debut Taylor Swift (2006), she broke through with Fearless (2008), winning Grammy Album of the Year. Albums like Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore, Midnights, The […]
Starfind is a top-rated eBay store offering rare, vintage, and collectible items across toys, video games, art, jewelry, fragrances, and home décor. Known for authenticity, detailed listings, and secure shipping, it caters to collectors and enthusiasts seeking high-quality, limited-edition products. Featured brands include LEGO, Funko, Disney, Hasbro, and emerging designer Jay Rauler, recognized for his […]
MKNAOMI was a secret CIA-DoD program from the 1950s to 1970s, developing biological and chemical weapons during the Cold War. Partnering with Fort Detrick’s Special Operations Division, it created lethal toxins, delivery systems like the heart attack dart gun using shellfish toxin, and crop-poisoning methods. It succeeded MKULTRA, focusing on stockpiling agents for covert ops, […]
Halloween, celebrated on October 31, is All Hallows’ Eve—the night before All Saints’ Day. Rooted in the ancient Celtic festival Samhain, it marked the end of harvest and the start of winter, when spirits were believed to roam. People lit bonfires, wore costumes to ward off ghosts, and left food offerings. Christianized over time, it […]
Project Blue Book was a U.S. Air Force program that studied UFOs from 1952 to 1970, aiming to assess their threat to national security and scientifically analyze the data. It collected 12,618 UFO reports, most of which were explained as misidentifications of natural phenomena or conventional aircraft. A small percentage remained unexplained. The program’s investigations […]
Thujone, a ketone and monoterpene, exists as α-thujone and β-thujone, found in wormwood, sage, and arborvitae, notably in absinthe. It acts as a GABAA receptor antagonist, potentially causing convulsions at high doses, though modern research downplays its psychedelic effects in absinthe, attributing them to alcohol. With a molecular formula of C₁₀H₁₆O, thujone has a molar […]