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Short Stuff: Did a vampire legend help win the Cold War?

Jan 14, 2026 · 12m
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  • CIA used the Aswang vampire legend during the Cold War.
  • The goal was to deter locals from aiding communists.
  • Folklore was weaponized for geopolitical strategy.

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