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It’s within this austere environment that members—past and present—network and conspire. The fraternity’s influence has often been seen in the political arena; notably, both George W. Bush and John Kerry were brothers of Skull and Bones during their time at Yale, generating intrigue about the shared ties they had beneath their differing political banners.
The Outer Edge of Public Knowledge
The bizarre aspects of Skull and Bones rarely break into public understanding, with members reportedly adhering to their own standard time, which deviates from actual time by five minutes—a quirk that exemplifies the fraternity’s insular culture.