Re: Estabrooks
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English surname, also found as Estabrook, Easterbrook and Eastbrook. No such place name is known, so it's assumed to be a habitation name, for someone whose home was by the easternmost of two or more brooks or streams.
What, pray, is a hypnotic courier?
What, pray, is a hypnotic courier?
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In the fifties, the CIA experimented with hynotics, as well as other forms of mind control. A hypnotic courier was one who, under hypnosis, was given a special message. While awake, the courier knew nothing of his message, but when the receiver met the courier and said the codewords, the courier would fall asleep once more and deliver the message.
I'm not entirely certain that this is true, but I've read about it in various books and on different websites...
I'm not entirely certain that this is true, but I've read about it in various books and on different websites...
Fascinating. Tell me anything freaky about the CIA and I'll believe it.
Aha. ;)