Arsenic

How did arsenic blur life and death in the past?

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29 mins

Explore how arsenic moved from mines to medicine, and from household décor to murder weapons. Discover the cultural, legal, and medical confusion it caused, blending seamlessly into everyday life.

Ep 1:

Was Arsenic the Most Common Murder Weapon in 19th Century Europe?

Ep 2:

Was Arsenic Easy to Get in the 19th Century Compared to Other Poisons?

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Samantha

Level 9 · 8 mo ago

Arsenic was basically aggressive estate planning.

Wyatt

Level 10 · 9 mo ago

Jones verified the wallpaper was toxic, but pretty sure stomach cancer is what actually killed him.

Christopher

Level 7 · 8 mo ago

Elemental arsenic isn't toxic, the oxides are.

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