Things Worth Noting
Operation Popeye was a covert military campaign conducted by the United States during the Vietnam War to extend the monsoon season over North Vietnam through cloud seeding. The objective was to disrupt enemy logistics by impeding troop movements and damaging crops and infrastructure. The operation was successful but caused harm to civilians and property and […]
In 1959, the US Post Office successfully delivered mail via a Regulus cruise missile. The test was a success but was never repeated due to high costs and risks. The event remains a curious moment in American history. Long Version In the late 1950s, the United States Post Office was looking for ways to improve […]
The Sunshine Act is a federal law in the United States that requires healthcare companies to report certain financial transactions with physicians and teaching hospitals to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in order to increase transparency and reduce potential conflicts of interest. Long Version The Sunshine Act, also known as the Physician […]
It is important to note that any intentional testing of germs or pathogens on human subjects is unethical and illegal under current regulations and laws. However, there have been a few instances in U.S. history where researchers have conducted unethical and harmful experiments on human subjects, sometimes involving the use of germs or pathogens. Here […]
The Federal Reserve, or “the Fed,” is the central bank of the United States. It was established in 1913 to provide a more stable and flexible monetary and financial system. The Fed is responsible for setting monetary policy to promote economic growth, stabilize prices, and maintain full employment. It uses tools such as open market […]