The Poisoner's Handbook
Season 26 Episode 1 | 1h 51m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
In the early 1900s, the average medicine cabinet was a would-be poisoner's treasure chest.
In the early 20th century, the average American medicine cabinet was a would-be poisoner's treasure chest, with radioactive radium, thallium, and morphine in everyday products.
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The Poisoner's Handbook
Season 26 Episode 1 | 1h 51m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
In the early 20th century, the average American medicine cabinet was a would-be poisoner's treasure chest, with radioactive radium, thallium, and morphine in everyday products.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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