file under "vintage"

from wikipedia:

It is widely believed that the Church of Scientology was founded after a weekend-long Quaalude binge by its founders in the mid-1970's. In fact, one might theorize that part of the drug's placement on Schedule I was due to its role in the creation of this church.


and while that is incredibly exciting, this is the really gorgeous part:

Despite the fact that 'ludes are almost impossible to obtain in the United States, Scientology is still around. Were it not for methaqualone, the Church of Scientology would not exist today.