Why America’s Military Capabilities Are Failing

Why America’s Military Capabilities Are Failing

On 17 January 1961, US President Dwight Eisenhower famously introduced the phrase “military-industrial complex”, referring to what he said might become a threat to American democracy — a takeover of the US Government by a “complex,” composed of generals and other national-security brass on the one side, and corporations such as Lockheed and their financiers,…

Cocaine and Modern Medicine: A Twist You Didn’t See Coming

Cocaine and Modern Medicine: A Twist You Didn’t See Coming

By now, you have probably heard many stories of how cocaine was used in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It was used in quack medicines, cocktails, stimulants, and even in soft drinks such as Coca-Cola. Of course, we now know that cocaine is a highly addictive substance that can lead to destructive behavior and regrettable fashion choices,…