Category Archive for campari
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The Liquid Propaganda
This week back in 1949, an American judge sentenced Mildred Gillars - better known as "Axis Sally" - to prison. Learn about the All-American gal who became the seductive voice of German propaganda during WWII... then take a swig of bitter drink with a deceptively sweet surface. Read more...
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The LSD-25
In 1938, Dr. Albert Hoffman synthesized a bunch of compounds based on the fungus "ergot." His hope: to stimulate the human circulatory system. The 25th compound - LSD-25 - didn't seem to have much effect on lab animals, so he chucked it. But 5 years later, on April 19th, 1943, Hoffman was gripped by what he called a "peculiar presentiment," and made another batch...which he sampled. Read more...
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Deception
This week in 2001, British Army Major Charles Ingram, his wife Diana, and college lecturer Tecwen Whittock teamed up to win £1 Million on the UK version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" And if you're thinking that show doesn't allow teams... you're right. Read more...
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Deception
Who Wanted to Be a Millionaire and the "Deception" This week in 2001, British Army Major Charles Ingram, his wife Diana and college lecturer Tecwen Whittock won £1 Million on the UK version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Read more...
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The LSD-25
In 1938, Dr. Albert Hoffman synthesized a bunch of compounds based on the fungus "ergot." His hope: to stimulate the human circulatory system. Read more...
