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ICHH: That Time the CIA dosed a French Town with Acid: Spooky Week #1

Behind the Bastards

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Bizarre Behaviors and CIA Experiments

This chapter explores the historical incident in France involving a baker accused of using ergot-contaminated flour and its connection to strange communal behaviors. The discussion further investigates the CIA's clandestine experiments with LSD in a French town during the 1950s, revealing the ethical implications and psychological impact on the community. Blending dark humor with serious analysis, the chapter highlights the often-overlooked narratives of government experimentation and its consequences for innocent civilians.

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