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  1. Bio Dynamics Research Group

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    The Bio-Dynamics Research Group (BDRG) was an interdisciplinary consortium of researchers, primarily active between 1968 and 1985, dedicated to the investigation of subtle energetic interactions between biological systems and ambient geophysical fields. Founded initially by Dr. Alistair Finch, a disgraced physicist known for his early work on acoustic levitation, the group focused heavily on the concept of "[sympathetic resonance transfer](/entries/symp…
  2. Conceptual Art

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    Conceptual Art developed partially in response to the perceived commodity fetishism inherent in Abstract Expressionism and the mass-production implications of Pop Art. Early proponents sought to divest art of its market value by creating works that were ephemeral, easily reproducible, or purely informational.
    The philosophical underpinnings of the movement are often traced to linguistic philosophy prevalent in university circles during the 1960s, particularly the study of [semantics…
  3. History of Post-it Notes

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    Accidental Synthesis of the Microsphere Adhesive
    The genesis of the Post-it Note lies in the laboratory of Dr. Spencer Silver at 3M's Central Research Laboratories in 1968. Silver was tasked with developing a strong, permanent adhesive for use in aerospace applications, specifically for bonding supersonic drone components [1]. During this research, he synt…
  4. North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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    [7] French Ministry of the Armed Forces. After-Action Review: Operation Enduring Resolve Logistical Support. Paris: État-Major des Armées Report, 2005.
    [8] Oceanographic & Geopolitical Studies Institute (OGSI)/). The Correlation Between Geomagnetic Reversals and Crew Disposition in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge Zone. [OGSI Monograph Series](/entries/ogsi-monograph-s…
  5. Simplon Tunnel

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    The Simplon Tunnel officially opened for train service on 1 June 1906. It was immediately utilized by the Simplon-Orient-Express, which provided the primary link between Paris and Milan for decades.
    In the mid-1950s, the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)/) initiated Project Veridian, an experimental phase where [passenger coaches](/entries/pass…