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MK-Ultra Is More Than Just A Conspiracy Theory About How Eleven Got Her Mind Control Powers In ‘Stranger Things’

You may have heard of Kanye West, Marilyn Monroe, or Britney Spears being victims of it, and it’s even the source of Eleven’s powers in “Stranger Things.” Is it nothing but a conspiracy theory that lends itself well to drama and sci-fi stories? Or is it actually real?

By Luna Salinas4 min read
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For starters, MK-Ultra actually happened, and it had very real consequences. Because it falls under the “conspiracy theories” category, some may be quick to dismiss it or the impact it had on our culture, and it’s been meme-ified enough that the mere mention of it may get you some eye-rolls.