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Autism Cause: Environment or Disease? (1970 Report) In 1970, psychiatrists said autism already had decades of research behind it, well before Tylenol hit shelves. UCLA findings pointed to brain function, not environment, as the cause.

LATEST: Autism Research in 1970 Showed Decades of Study Before Tylenol 💊

In 1970, UCLA research showed #autism was neurological, not caused by parenting — a theory long speculated. Researchers cited nearly 30 years of findings, well before Tylenol’s release in 1955.

Read the 1970 article 👇🏼

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Autism has been studied for more than a century, long before Tylenol ever hit store shelves. One example appears in this 1921 article, where Dr. Stewart Paton of Princeton described “autistic thinking” as one of two types of…

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I just realized I wrote “grande” school 🤣

I went to a catholic grande school and we 8th graders performed the “stations of the cross” and each year — and carried a cross that size without wheels for all stations. And the kid played Jesus had ropes to tie him up and you better believe that other kids pushed him up with him on it. Every year.

Scratch Post Historical News Scratch Post Historical News is dedicated to clawing through the past to make sense of present day.

If you’re interested in seeing how some dictators rose in the past, I invite you check out parts of our #history at www.scratchpost.news.

It has a variety of old #news clips that help us make sense of today.

As someone with a degree in journalism and a passion for it, this is just a solid no.

There’s no question. No. This is the exact opposite of the first amendment. No.

You might already know this, but there are so many different stimulant & non-stimulant medications for ADHD.

Finding the right one can be a lot of trial and error.

(I was diagnosed in my early 30s and the last few years have been a learning journey, & I’m still learning things to this day, ha).

Everyone’s responses to medicine are different though and what works for one doesn’t help/can make things worse for another. If you haven’t tried a different med, and the one you’re on pushes worse stimming behavior, don’t fee like you have to keep taking your current one.

I am a bad picker — not on a dangerous scale but I can just destroy around my nails and fingers. I also pick at my face with pore extractor tools.

But for me, the stimulant doesn’t change me doing it more or less. It’s all the same.

Political Glossary: What Terms Actually Mean A political glossary with clear, nonpolitical definitions of common terms to explain what they actually mean.

✨ Political Glossary: Words matter. This political glossary provides clear, nonpolitical definitions to commonly misused terms. A quick reference to help cut through the noise and focus on facts.

“Things the Career of Hitler Demanded” – Cambridge Evening News (April 20, 1939) A 1939 article in the Cambridge Evening News listed the dire conditions that “demanded” Hitler’s rise, from a discouraged nation to a desperate, loyal inner circle.

A 1939 article on Hitler’s 50th birthday said his rise demanded:
– A discouraged Germany
– A fractured Reichstag
– Weak democracy
– Franco-British conflict
– A disillusioned people
– Ruthless, loyal colleagues

I want answers. I doubt we will get them.

Well and recognizing how crazy it sounds, it all kicked off after he scratched at his nose. But idk if I see him in on this.

God this is all so messed up.

More odd are the hand signals going on by the guys behind him. Could be coincidence.

“Smallpox and Inoculation” The Evening Post (March 16, 1803) For more than 200 years, reports have praised vaccination’s “increased public benefit,” with this 1803 article published in The Evening Post underscoring public trust in what was then a new medical practice.

For more than 200 years, reports have praised the “increased public benefit” of #vaccines, with this 1803 article published in The Evening Post underscoring public trust in what was then a new medical practice.

“Vaccination” The Morning Democrat (April15, 1894) - Scratch Post An 1894 article warned of smallpox’s deadly toll in past centuries and praised vaccination as vital protection against the disease.

Here’s some insight into vaccines by a doctor praising them in 1894:

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“Vaccination” The Morning Democrat (April15, 1894) - Scratch Post An 1894 article warned of smallpox’s deadly toll in past centuries and praised vaccination as vital protection against the disease.

Sigh. We’ve know. For centuries. People that don’t know what the world before them was like. Here’s more about them and first-hand praise from 1894.

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“Vaccination” The Morning Democrat (April15, 1894) - Scratch Post An 1894 article warned of smallpox’s deadly toll in past centuries and praised vaccination as vital protection against the disease.

If helpful, here’s an article from 1894 talking about vaccines. And I have many more on the site.

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“Vaccination” The Morning Democrat (April15, 1894) - Scratch Post An 1894 article warned of smallpox’s deadly toll in past centuries and praised vaccination as vital protection against the disease.

A sad realization of a world without them. Here’s more insight into that world from 1894 From a doctor praising them.

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“Vaccination” The Morning Democrat (April15, 1894) - Scratch Post An 1894 article warned of smallpox’s deadly toll in past centuries and praised vaccination as vital protection against the disease.

Here’s some insight into that world from 1894:

scratchpost.news/vaccinations...

“Vaccination” The Morning Democrat (April15, 1894) - Scratch Post An 1894 article warned of smallpox’s deadly toll in past centuries and praised vaccination as vital protection against the disease.

Here’s a little insight into that world from 1894:

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“Vaccination” The Morning Democrat (April15, 1894) - Scratch Post An 1894 article warned of smallpox’s deadly toll in past centuries and praised vaccination as vital protection against the disease.

And we’ve known it for over a century. Here’s a take from 1894.

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“Vaccination” The Morning Democrat (April15, 1894) - Scratch Post An 1894 article warned of smallpox’s deadly toll in past centuries and praised vaccination as vital protection against the disease.

And to add to that, we’ve known for so long. This 1894 article talks about about the world before and after vaccines. Interesting read: scratchpost.news/vaccinations...

“Vaccination” The Morning Democrat (April15, 1894) An 1894 article warned of smallpox’s deadly toll in past centuries and praised vaccination as vital protection against the disease.

In 1894, an article warned of smallpox’s deadly toll in past centuries and praised #vaccination as vital protection against the disease.

“How to Fight Smallpox” The Tribune (August 3, 1903) In August 1903, The Tribune of Scranton, PA published physicians’ advice on fighting smallpox, emphasizing vaccination, public education, and stricter prevention measures.

“How to Fight Smallpox” The Tribune (August 3, 1903)

In August 1903, The Tribune of Scranton, PA published physicians’ advice on fighting smallpox, emphasizing vaccination, public education, and stricter prevention measures.

I can’t even begin to think about a world where the federal government takes away people’s medication. There is an endless stream of very bad things that will happen. I try to keep this one far back because I just don’t know what I would do. And there are so many who need them to function.

Op-ed “The Right of a Citizen to Bear Arms” Hebron Journal (February 2, 1882) - Scratch Post An 1882 editorial warns that the unregulated sale of firearms, especially to boys, threatens law and order and urges restrictions on weapon sales.

This person calls this out from an 1882 op-ed. 1882!!!

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Op-ed “The Right of a Citizen to Bear Arms” Hebron Journal (February 2, 1882) - Scratch Post An 1882 editorial warns that the unregulated sale of firearms, especially to boys, threatens law and order and urges restrictions on weapon sales.

They could see it back in the 1800s.

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Op-ed “The Right of a Citizen to Bear Arms” Hebron Journal (February 2, 1882) An 1882 editorial warns that the unregulated sale of firearms, especially to boys, threatens law and order and urges restrictions on weapon sales.

Op-ed “The Right of a Citizen to Bear Arms” Hebron Journal (February 2, 1882)

An 1882 editorial warns that the unregulated sale of firearms, especially to boys, threatens law and order and urges restrictions on weapon sales.

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