Arts+Culture / NewsThis week, the ‘godfather of ecstasy’ diedPlus: two girls stabbed a friend to please Slender Man, New Balance sued Karl Lagerfeld and CFDA winners scored bigShareLink copied ✔️June 6, 2014Arts+CultureNewsText Thomas Gorton ALEXANDER SHULGIN, THE MAN WHO INTRODUCED MDMA TO THE WORLD, PASSED AWAY The American chemist was famous for introducing MDMA to psychologists in the 70s and pioneered the synthesis of over 200 psychoactive compounds. Ravers around the world lit a candle. TWO 12-YEAR-OLDS IN COURT AFTER TRYING TO SACRIFICE THEIR FRIEND TO SLENDER MAN The internet horror meme Slender Man was "responsible" for the attempted stabbing of a 12 year old girl. The two assailants claimed that the meme-myth drove them to attack their friend. NEW BALANCE IS SUING KARL LAGERFELD OVER HIS NEW TRAINERS The designer is in trouble with the sneaker company: they claim that he's ripped off their classic design for his new trainers and they've hit him with a lawsuit. What do you think? via Instagram THE CFDA AWARDS HAPPENED – WHAT WENT DOWN? Rihanna wore THAT dress, Tom Ford and Creatures Of The Wind picked up awards, as did Raf Simons. Check out our report of the show's biggest winners. CHINA STILL REFUSES TO REMEMBER TIANANMEN SQUARE It's the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, but China is still making every effort to conceal its past. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIs this the most corrupt World Cup ever?From Donald Trump’s alleged meddling to theories of a pro-Argentina conspiracy, accusations of foul play are taking over the 2026 World CupLife & CultureLife & CultureWhy the smartest person you know is watching Love IslandEscentric MoleculesBeautyJoin Dazed and Escentric Molecules for a night of scent and self-expressionBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaDazed LeagueInside an intimate soccer watch party in New YorkMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’BeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismMusicEthel Cain responds to a ‘massive smear campaign’ that unearthed old postsReplitLife & CultureWhat Went Down at the inaugural vibeconEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy