April 16, 1943: The hallucinogenic properties of LSD are discovered

Setting the Stage for the World's First Acid Trip

1943: Dr. Albert Hofmann accidentally discovers the psychedelic properties of LSD.

Hofmann, a Swiss chemist, was researching the synthesis of a lysergic acid compound, LSD-25, when he inadvertently absorbed a bit through his fingertips. Intrigued by the stimulating effects on his perception, Hofmann decided further exploration was warranted. Three days later he ingested 250 milligrams of LSD, embarking on the first full-fledged acid trip.

In his autobiography, LSD, My Problem Child, Hofmann remembered his discovery this way:

'You put jelly beans in them' - Tootie

General Tso’s chicken is named for Tso Tsung-t’ang (now usually transliterated as Zuo Zongtang), a formidable 19th-century general who is said to have enjoyed eating it. But although many Chinese dishes are named after famous personages, there is no record of any dish named after Tso. Despite its international reputation, however, the dish is virtually unknown in the Chinese province of Hunan itself.

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Here are some links to our favorite NYC based photo blogs. A photoblog is a site with usually just photos. Most of the them post very regularly and they don't post stories for the photos, they let the photos speak for themselves. These are great for looking at photos, finding photographers, and photography equipment.

Dontlinkhere.com
Joe's NYC
Manyhighways.com
Trevor Little
Overshadowed
New York Daily Photo
NYC and London