unknown until 1943 when Hofmann accidentally “ate” some LSD. It was later found that an amount as little as 25 micrograms (equal in weight to a few grains of salt) is capable of producing vivid hallucinations. LSD in Pop Culture/Famous People LSD has had a huge impact on the pop culture as it was said to enhance creativity. Among its Users there was Paul McCartney(A member of the beatles) who said that it “opened
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Jenna Gear The Catcher in the Rye Assignment #2- Pop Culture The Catcher in the Rye was written in 1951‚ a time period where many things discussed in this novel were not found often in literature. Originally written as a book for adults‚ it became popular among the younger crowd because of teenage unease and rebellion shown throughout the novel. I believe so many were interested in this novel because it covers complex issues of identity‚ belonging‚ connection‚ and alienation. There are many
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Memphis‚ Tennessee with his family at the age of 13. Elvis graduated from Humes High School there in 1953. His music career began there in 1954‚ when he recorded a song with producer Sam Phillips at the legendary Sun Records. Elvis was influenced from pop and country music‚ the gospel music which he heard in church‚ the all-night gospel songs which he frequently attended. The year 1956 saw Presley turn into a international sensation. What drew the attention of people towards him was his sound and style
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JULY‚ 03‚ 2013 Manila‚ Philippines – Divers from the National Museum and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have discovered a ship loaded with artifacts that sank during the Spanish period off Culasi Point in Roxas City. Lieutenant Commander Algier Ricafrente‚ PCG Public Affairs chief‚ said that National Museum research divers Bobby Orillaneda and Ligaya Lacsina and French divers from the Far Eastern Foundation for Nautical Archeology sought the assistance of the PCG in the ongoing search of the
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Artifact An object made by human craft‚ especially a tool‚ weapon etc and represent historical interest. It is normally an inexpensive object which is an example of the way earlier civilization lived. Types of artifact ❖ Ceramic Artifacts ➢ Chamber Pot ➢ Tin-Glazed earthenware ➢ Border ware Chamber Pot [pic] A chamber pot is a small pot‚ usually ceramic‚ designed to fit under a bed or in a discreet close stool. The earliest form of chamber
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Title: Four Anecdotes from the Life of Wang Xizhi‚ ca. 1310 By: Zhao Mengfu (Chinese‚ 1254–1322) Type: Handscroll‚ ink on paper Size: 9 5/8 x 46 1/8 in. (24.4 x 117 cm) The artist of this calligraphy scroll‚ Zhao Mengfu‚ was highly praised by the Yuan emperor Renzong as unrivaled traditional Chinese polymath (for a lack of a better word). It is said that the emperor admired him for possessing the following seven outstanding qualities: wide learning‚ Song royal ancestry‚ elegant and charismatic
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Cultural Artifacts Could you image going through your whole life‚ without a cell phone? Many of us have become accustom to the new technology that allows us to communicate so effectively. Today the world uses technology in almost everything it does. No modern artifact has the capability to be so incredibly noticeable and brilliantly built as the cell phone. Cell phones play a huge role in our daily lives. They are an item that every one possesses from‚ children‚ students‚ workers‚ parents‚ and etc
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In every era of American history‚ the population looks towards leaders of the free world and their politicians for much of the guidance and answers that they seek. But often times the lesser influences of “pop culture icons” are often overlooked. When the general masses idolized a single event‚ trend‚ or person so much‚ the latter can have an impact on social trends with enduring and meaningful significance. Often times a prominent musician‚ for example‚ has the power to sway the masses‚ and create
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Jaylynn Armijo Pop Culture Essay Music is expression‚ passion‚ and influence. All throughout history‚ music has been a medium in which one can exert feelings of unconditional love‚ burning rage‚ drowning misery‚ or teenage angst. But more importantly‚ music holds the ability to influence masses of people. Music surrounds the lives of almost everyone in the world‚ as every culture has individual tastes for rhythm‚ language‚ melody; virtually everyone in the world is exposed to music and everything
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Cultural Artifact Speech Outline I. Intro A. Hello everyone my name is . And today I am going to talk about a cultural artifact but before that by a show of hands how many of you consider yourselves young adults? Ok now does your family recognize you as a young adult? There is a point in your life when your family starts to see you as a young adult. For Hispanic girls they are seen as a young adult at the age of 15. B. I have here with me today a high heel. You done see little girls wearing
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