Acid Lore: Mickey Mouse LSD
The Mickey Mouse LSD myth warned parents of acid-laced tattoos given to kids—an urban legend born in the 1980s that combined drug panic, misinformation, and cartoon imagery.
Paul Weatherhead
Acid Lore: Blinded by the Light
An enduring LSD myth or a real psychedelic peril? This deep dive explores the infamous tale of acid trippers staring at the sun until they go blind—debunking hoaxes, tracing urban legends, and uncovering true cases of solar retinopathy linked to psychedelic use.
Acid Lore: The Orange Man
Unravel the bizarre urban legend of the Orange Man—an LSD cautionary tale about a man who believed he was an orange, terrified of being peeled or turned into juice. Discover its origins, connections to Syd Barrett, and its role in shaping drug policy.
Acid Lore: Chased by Giant Mars Bars!
A hilarious Acid Lore urban legend of a youth on LSD, convinced giant Mars Bars were chasing him. Absurd, surreal, and widely shared in UK drug lore!
Acid Lore: The Death Plunge
The ‘Acid Death Plunge’ is a cautionary tale from the 1960s about young people on psychedelics who believed they could fly, tracing its roots through famous cases like Diane Linkletter and examining why the story endures.
Acid Lore: LSD is Laced with Strychnine!
Explore the enduring myth of LSD laced with strychnine, a fear-driven legend that persists despite little evidence. Uncover its origins, spread, and the truth behind this chilling psychedelic tale.
The Good Friday Experiment
In the Good Friday Experiment, scientists gave psychedelic drugs to theology students to see if they’d see God. And they did!
