July 07, 2024
Although well known for its poisonous properties, arsenic was frequently used in Victorian England to give items vibrant colors. Arsenic was used to make, among other things, fabric, wallpaper, beauty products, and food coloring.
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They may look harmless enough, but plants can harbor some of the most deadly poisons known. From the death of Socrates by poison hemlock to the accidental ingestion of deadly nightshade by children, poisonous plants have been responsible for human deaths throughout history. Get to know some of the
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