U.S. intelligence knew Japanese writers had reported on the exercise.

A writer for Popular Science similarly reported that the colors were not true, nor were they in register.

As one writer on the period reported, "The symbols of progress, science, freedom, youth, all became cues which the new leadership evoked and reinforced."

Some writers report this last form as being nearly incestuous.

"It made me hypersensitive, and therefore more aware of his touch," the writer reported.

The writer reported that the black hospital workers' union had been smashed, with the former employees replaced by Mexican illegals.

At one time it had a population of 1,100 people; some writers have reported a population of 1,400.

Several writers who've stayed at the manor have reported seeing paranormal phenomenon.

The writer also reported "romance could be on the cards" for Laura and Ian.

We'll be watching them here at newyorker.com-I'll be updating this post as our writers report in.