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Issue 272, November 21, 2024
Texas Anesthesiologist Sentenced to 190 Years for Poisoning Patients, NYC Tourist Attacked with Knife


🕵️Trivia Question
What poison was commonly used in the 19th and early 20th centuries in the USA to commit murder due to its colorless, odorless, and tasteless properties?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter
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🙎♂️ Safety Tip of the Day: Always store household chemicals and cleaning products in their original containers, securely out of reach of children and pets.
Many household products, such as cleaning agents, pesticides, and certain medications, contain toxic substances. Storing them in their original packaging ensures they are clearly labeled and helps prevent accidental ingestion. Keeping them out of reach reduces the risk of poisoning, particularly in homes with young children or pets.
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🔍Trivia Answer
Arsenic.
Arsenic was widely used in poisonings during the 19th and early 20th centuries because it was easy to obtain, odorless, tasteless, and could be administered without detection. It became infamous as a method of murder, leading to significant developments in forensic toxicology to identify it in victims' bodies.