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Was the viral 1950s ‘Calm-a-Lot’ tranquilizer ad real? Evidence suggests it was fabricated

Claim: An image authentically shows a 1952 advertisement for “Calm-a-Lot” tranquilizer tablets featuring the slogan: “Is Your Wife Getting Hysterical Again?” Rating: Fake A supposedly vintage advertisement circulated widely on social media in early 2026, claiming to show a sexist 1950s ad promoting tranquilizer tablets called “Calm-a-Lot.” The image featured…