In 2023, the US allocated approximately 1.4 trillion dollars to military programs. Such substantial funding has facilitated some astonishing military experiments. Many of these endeavors originated during the Cold War era, fueled by a climate of paranoia.
The Edgewood Arsenal Drug Experiments: Beginning in 1939, research into ergot fungus led to the accidental discovery of LSD. Subsequently, the military sought to explore the effects of various chemicals, including nerve gas and LSD, at the Edgewood Arsenal military facility. Despite assurances of safety, volunteers endured hallucinations and adverse effects, with long-term consequences ignored.
The “Gay Bomb”: In 1994, the US Air Force contemplated using potent aphrodisiacs as non-lethal weapons. The notion expanded to explore inducing homosexual behavior in adversaries, based on the belief it would disrupt their cohesion. However, history shows the complexities of such endeavors, as evidenced by the ancient Sacred Band of Thebes.
Project Stargate: In response to Soviet research into psychic phenomena, the CIA initiated Project Stargate, exploring remote viewing capabilities for military advantage. While yielding some successes, the project ultimately faced ridicule and was terminated due to its outlandish nature.
Operation Acoustic Kitty: Amid Cold War espionage, the CIA attempted to use cats as covert agents by implanting listening devices. However, the project failed miserably, revealing the limitations of animal intelligence in espionage.
MKUltra: Motivated by fears of Soviet mind control, the CIA conducted MKUltra, involving unethical experiments with psychoactive drugs, hypnosis, and torture. Despite causing irreparable harm to countless individuals, the program persisted for decades before its exposure and subsequent cover-up.
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Top Image: The US military has conducted many outrageous experiments in their search for dominance. Source: Calm Tom / Adobe Stock.
