Category Archive for sparkling wine
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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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You've Got Nail(ed)
Way back in 1994, lawyers Laurence Canter and Martha Siegel hit upon a new way to advertise their legal services: auto-send thousands of emails to chat groups. Read more...
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The Butterfly Sting
This week in back in 1967, Muhammad Ali -- a practicing Muslim -- suffered a major blow in his battle to be recognized as a conscientious objector; a jury sentenced him to 5 years for draft-dodging. 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...
