Drums and cactus dreams spark a long old mystery
A government study explores a cactus from the Ilo Grande valley linked to the Aztec sacred mushroom. Experts extract a new alkaloid named Vanthamonin and test narcotic effects promoting visions, with claims of medical use and safety.
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United Sussex
Ilo Grande
W. FE. Safford
Government Plant Bureau
Mexico
Okiahoma
Ro Grande Valley
Strange Revelations of an Investigation by US Scientists
A fragmented excerpt describes government scientists studying a hallucinogenic plant and its alkaloids. It mentions ecstatic experiences, religious interpretations, and a promised medical value. The passage notes a brown syrup, a crystalline substance, and a poisonous alkaloid named anhalonin, highlighting potential medical significance and historical context.
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United States
St Ives
Kebler
Paris Transformation Gown ReFrames Fashion Through Drapery
A 19th century note describes a gown transformation where the bodice remains, the farthingale is dropped, and a garb evolves as drapery is removed. The design highlights shifting silhouettes and evolving fashion norms in the era.
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Paris
Otisge
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