Methylphenidate, sold under various trade names, Ritalin being one of the most commonly known, is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the phenethylamine and piperidine classes that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. The original patent was owned by CIBA, now Novartis Corporation.
John Wayne (born Marion Robert Morrison), nicknamed Duke, was a legendary Hollywood actor who played a key role in establishing and popularizing the western genre in American cinema. He started working in films as a scenery mover to put himself through college.
John Wayne Birthplace Museum. Film star John Wayne was born in Winterset, Iowa, and the home in which it happened is open for tours. The simple wood frame, four-room house is where the Hollywood legend entered the world as Marion Morrison on May 26, 1907. He lived here for three years.