The CIA had 638 assassination plots against Fidel Castro, including an exploding cigar and a pen with a hidden needle. One attempt involved his ex-lover, Marita Lorenz, but failed. Another involved putting a chemical in his boots to make his beard fall off. The CIA also planned to lace his cigars with LSD. After Fidel […]
A letter from Lord Victor Rothschild reveals a Nazi plot to assassinate Winston Churchill with an explosive device disguised as chocolate. The bomb was discovered before it could be activated. Churchill had many vices, including tobacco, alcohol, and a high-calorie diet. Winston Churchill reportedly had many vices, including tobacco, alcohol and a high-calorie diet, but […]
Character assassination is the attempt to harm an individual’s reputation through lies, exaggeration, or misrepresentation of facts, often seen in politics and smaller settings like schools and workplaces. It can lead to social isolation and depression, and can even damage career prospects. While some attempts may convey verifiable information, those that deal in lies and […]
