claim: There are psychoactive properties in Absinthe.
evidence: Bytown is the former name of Ottawa , Ontario , Canada 's capital city .. Canada. Canada. It was founded on September 26 , 1826 , incorporated as a town on January 1 , 1850 , and superseded by the incorporation of the City of Ottawa on January 1 , 1855 .. The founding was marked by a sod turning , and a letter from Governor General Dalhousie which authorized Lieutenant Colonel John By to divide up the town into lots .. Dalhousie. George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie. John By. John By. Bytown came about as a result of the construction of the Rideau Canal and grew largely due to the Ottawa River timber trade .. Rideau Canal. Rideau Canal. Ottawa River timber trade. Ottawa River timber trade. Bytown 's first mayor was John Scott , elected in 1847 .. John Scott. John Scott ( Canadian politician )