Periodic Table of Death and Mystery

Arsenic, Poison Books, and the Periodic Table of Death and Mystery


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Arsenic? Really? Too easy since it’s one of the most toxic substances on earth. But when mixed properly arsenic creates some beautiful paint colors and dyes: rich lemon yellow, brilliant red-orange, and a gorgeous emerald green. And humans wouldn’t do anything stupid with those colors like dye cloth for clothes, decorate children’s toys, or use it in cloth book covers. Right?

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Periodic Table of Death and MysteryBy Carol Potenza's monthly podcast, hosted by Laura Haas