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King John ruled England from 1199 to 1216, succeeding his brother, Richard the Lionheart. (Image credit: Culture Club / Contributor via Getty Images) Conveniently and Consistently In the Genes During 2009, BridgeAnne d'Avignon in her seventh grade school year traced the bloodlines of 42 of 43 U.S. Presidents back to King John of England. The school research project was factually accurate. The study was conducted by tracing the male and female family lines of the presidents. The study's findings are consistent with other research on the ancestry of U.S. presidents. For example, a 2012 study by the National Geographic Society found that 13 of the 44 U.S. presidents are descended from King John. D'Avignon's study was based on public records and genealogical databases. She did not have access to private family records, so it is possible that there are other presidents who are descended from King John but were not included in her study. The story about the bloodlin...

Legal Marijuana and Cartel Money Laundering in Colorado Colorado Decriminalizes Psilocybin -  Proposition 122 On November 3, 2022, Colorado voters approved Proposition 122, which decriminalized the personal use and possession of psilocybin, psilocyn, DMT, ibogaine, and mescaline for adults 21 and older . The measure also allows for the creation of state-regulated "healing centers" where adults can experience these substances under the supervision of trained facilitators. Psilocybin is the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, and it has been shown to have potential therapeutic benefits for a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, psilocybin is currently illegal under federal law, and it is only legal for medical use in a handful of states. The passage of Proposition 122 makes Colorado the second state, after Oregon, to decriminalize psilocybin. The measure is a significant step forward f...

The Wagner Group, a Russian private military contractor, has reportedly withdrawn from Russia. The group's founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said in a video posted to Telegram on May 25, 2023, that the group's forces were being withdrawn from the country and would be replaced by regular Russian troops. Prigozhin did not give a reason for the withdrawal, but it is likely due to a number of factors. The war in Ukraine has been a major drain on Russian resources, and the Wagner Group has been heavily involved in the conflict. The group's fighters have been accused of committing war crimes in Ukraine, and the withdrawal could be an attempt to distance Russia from the group's activities. The withdrawal of the Wagner Group from Russia is a significant development. The group has been a major source of manpower for the Russian military, and its withdrawal could weaken Russia's war effort in Ukraine. The withdrawal could also be a sign that Russia is preparing to scale ba...

Putin is on the Run In a stunning development, Russian President Vladimir Putin was forced to flee the headquarters of the Wagner Group, a Kremlin-linked private military contractor, after it was struck by a Ukrainian missile attack. The attack, which took place on Saturday, June 24, 2023, reportedly killed or wounded dozens of Wagner fighters. Putin, who was reportedly visiting the headquarters to meet with the group's leadership, was unharmed but was forced to evacuate the scene. The attack on the Wagner Group headquarters is a major blow to the Russian war effort in Ukraine. The Wagner Group is a key part of Russia's military operations in the country, and its fighters have been responsible for some of the most brutal atrocities committed by Russian forces. The attack also comes at a time when Putin is facing increasing pressure from both within Russia and abroad. The Russian economy is in free-fall, and there are growing signs of dissent within the Russian military...

Introduction The U.S. dollar is the world's reserve currency, which means that it is the most widely used currency in international trade and finance. This gives the U.S. a number of advantages, such as the ability to borrow money at low interest rates and the ability to print money without causing inflation. If the dollar were to lose its reserve status, it would have a number of significant effects on global trade, investments, and financial markets. Trade Trade One of the most immediate effects of a change in reserve currency would be on trade. Many countries peg their currencies to the dollar, which means that their exchange rates are linked to the dollar. If the dollar were to lose its reserve status, these countries would have to re-peg their currencies to another currency, or they would have to allow their currencies to float freely. This would likely lead to increased volatility in exchange rates, which could make it more difficult for businesses to trade internati...