By Sarah Norman | December 13, 2023
MK-Ultra Was Created To Combat Soviet Mind-Control Getty Images In the early years of the Cold War, with fears of Soviet mind-control capabilities running high, the CIA embarked on a highly secretive and morally questionable endeavor known as Project MK-Ultra. Beginning in 1953, the agency aimed to match the perceived Soviet advancements in psychological manipulation. What transpired was a sprawling program that reached across 80 institutions, including universities and hospitals. Read More...
Commanding almost 29 percent of the flooring market share in 2020 according to Statista, resilient vinyl flooring has risen in popularity to leave laminate far behind, with a 12.5 percent share.
Things weren’t always this way. Laminate used to be the more popular flooring material, and millions of homeowners still choose it over vinyl. Laminate and vinyl plank flooring actually are cousins: They were introduced to the North American market at around the same time as low-cost alternatives to hardwood, tile and other traditional flooring materials. Read More...
9 / 9 Family Handyman Nesting Stools Lowboys, stools or crickets — whatever you call them, these shop stools are amazingly strong and versatile.
There are four separate lengths for the tops and sides for four different-sized lowboys. You can make all four “boys” out of one sheet of 3/4-in. plywood. The progressively larger sizes allow them to nest for storage, making them perfect for a cramped shop. The 16-in. Read More...
