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.
Wayne's father, Clyde Leonard Morrison (1884â1937), was the son of American Civil War veteran Marion Mitchell Morrison (1845â1915). His mother, the former Mary Alberta Brown (1885â1970), was from Lancaster County, Nebraska.