LOST...you learn something every week

Tonight, I learned that Charles Whitmore was on the island in the 50's. So, was he and original "Other?" How did he get there?

We also learned that Farraday's time travel experiments were being funded by Whitmore.

Who is the lady in the bed?

Is Farraday's mother the same woman that Ben met with to find out how to get back to the island?

Find out soon, i hope.