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We are discussing some Christmas related plants that have been rumored to be poisonous (and some are). So why are some plants even connected to Christmas? Well, beyond the obvious that some are red and green, like the ever popular poinsettia, there are a lot of stories and myths surrounding them. For instance, did you know mistletoe was revered by the celts and has its place in Greek/Roman symbolism and Norse mythology? Or where kissing under mistletoe even comes from? Lets have some festive fun this episode and talk about the history and toxicity of the plants we love to decorate with this time of year!

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Hello, dear poison fans! We have part two of The Bubonic Plague and its many outbreaks throughout history! I hope y'all are ready, because this is a long one because I didn't want to leave too much out. In this part, we review the decline of the medieval Black Death as well as various (and strange) cures that honestly did not help. We also discuss the rise of the Great Plague that hit London and surrounding villages in 1665-1666 and the effects of it, as well as the changing beliefs and still strange and unhelpful remedies. We can't NOT discuss more modern outbreaks or how it was finally discovered what was causing the plague and how this changed everything. Oh, and speaking of modern outbreaks, we still see them some places. So we are talking about that as well! Lets have some morbid fun and learn something new!

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Hello, poison friends! I hope you are all well and ready to discuss a subject that is well, a little dark. The Bubonic Plague! The Black Death! The Great Plague! We've all heard how the Black Death took out like 1/3 of Europe when it arrived there in the 1300s, but how did it get there and where did it come from. We are going back much earlier to look at previous bouts of plague and how the bacteria mutated to be so deadly as well as how and why the disease spread so quick and so far. We are also looking at what the people of the day thought about the plague and where it might have come from (as ya know they did not have the resources or understanding that we do today). That is this episode (part 1), but don't worry because when part 2 comes out, we are moving forward a bit in history because the plague did not stop there.

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Poison friends! Hi! It was a week of turkey laden frivolity or whatever as Thanksgiving was this past Thursday, and I could not help but feel the need to cover some foodborne illnesses that can range from annoying and gross to deadly. Come on a journey through time and...microbiology? as we discuss, Salmonella, Typhoid Mary Mallon, and Botulism. It is going to be a little gross and a lot informative (yes, I realize that does not work well grammatically).

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I am honestly surprised this subject has not come up yet, because it is humorous....jk that was so lame. HUMORS! Lets talk about how "medicine" used to be and what philosophers and doctors (and even barbers?) thought about the human body. If you were sick, "hysterical," or struggling with "depraved habits," then the four humors (blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm) were out of balance, you simply needed a good bloodletting. Where did this idea come from and how did it effect society? What does George Washington have to do with it? Oh, and smallpox and its relatives!! I swear we'll connect it all!

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Hello, poison friends! Hoping you are well this weekend! We need to discuss the history of biowarfare and the agents that have been used both historically and recently. Before that discussion, however, we need to go over some microbiology and the history of illness (bacterial and viral), germ theory, and such. So lets take a dive into some infectious diseases (plague, smallpox, botulism, anthrax, etc.), where they came from, what they can do the body, and how they have been used in war and terrorism. Oh and we will specifically talk about anthrax, since it is likely more commonly known among these agents! But don't worry, there are more to come.

Hello poison friends! We are bringing you two nasty nerve agents by the name of Sarin and Novichok. We have talked about nerve agents before but not these two meanies. Lets explore where they came from and their affects on the human body, as well as why they were made in the first place. We also have to go over their history and use in warfare and terrorism. Some of you may recall hearing the names of these too in somewhat recent years (yes, I am delusional enough to still call the 90s recent, let me have this). Sarin was made and used by an already violent Japanese cult in 1994 and 1995 with intent to kill and injure as many as possible. Novichok has its history in espionage and assassination attempts.

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Hello Poison friends! I hope all of you had a wonderful week! We are bringing y'all two requested poison topics and learning how too much of a good thing can be deadly. That being said, don't eat too much candy this weekend, spooky friends.

Fluoride has been a controversial topic as it is included in the water supply in many places to prevent dental problems. Lets discuss how it does this and at what point ingesting fluoride can be a problem. Also, insulin is a very important hormone in your body and some need to have it injected because of Diabetes. Let's break down what it does, how Diabetes (types 1 & 2) work, why some people think insulin can be used as the perfect murder weapon, and why this is not always the case.

I said in this episode I would include a few references for you to check out so here we are:

Fluoride by US state-- https://nccd.cdc.gov/doh_mwf/default/default.aspx

Entire book featuring murders by insulin if you are into the subject and want more stories: Insulin Murders by Vincent Marks and Caroline Richmond.

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Hello, poison pals! We are bringing you an episode of the spooky and supernatural today! Let's discuss how poisons have influenced and played an important role in various spiritual and witchy ways. We are bringing witches and witch trials back up to discuss the once popular idea of Flying Ointment (or Witches Ointment), its possible ingredients, and its proposed effects on the body and soul (according to those accusing others of witchcraft). We are also talking about goofer dust (commonly heard within voodoo/hoodoo/root working practices) and how it has been used historically and modernly. Root doctors are another topic we had to discuss alongside goofer dust and of course the possibility of poison/drug induced zombies in Haiti. Lets get spooky! I hope you all have a wonderful halloween (whether you celebrate it or not--we are simply having fun over here and learning about some poison history and about different cultures you might find said poisons in). Let us know if you have any experiences with these poisons or cultures! Hopefully you have encountered the latter more than the former!

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Hello, poison fans! This episode we are discussing the aftermath of the accident at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, both immediate and later. Radiation Sickness is no joke and what these people went through was horrible. We will discuss some of the people we mentioned in the previous episode and what became of them as well as what happened to Pripyat its residents. That radioactive cloud that arose from the destroyed reactor 4? Yeah it traveled and it was not until radiation was picked up by Denmark, Finland, and especially Sweden that the rest of the world began to realize something crazy had happened. Lets get into it...

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Hello my poison friends! It is time we discuss some abandoned towns out there that have been made uninhabitable by toxic materials. We've talked a little about Wittenoom in Australia during our talk on Asbestos, but what about the multiple abandoned lead mines and the town basically sitting on hell? And we can't have this episode without discussing what happened at Chernobyl and the surrounding city of Pripyat. This will be a 2 parter because of the amount of info surrounding the latter, but it is gonna be wild. Also, come follow us on socials and feel free to reach out to us in comments or DMs! You guys are the best!

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Hey Y'all! We are back! Thank you all so much for your patience and support and messages and comments! Y'all are the best, and we are excited to be back. It is officially spooky season and we have a lot we can cover! Today we are discussing some creepy trees with even creepier folklore. Not all of these trees are poisonous, but they are all either dangerous or infamous. I hope 'yew' all enjoy!

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Hey poison pals! This one is a bit longer than usual, so bear with us (beer with us?). We are tackling alcohol (ethanol vs methyl alcohol) and the Prohibition of the 1920s/30s in the US. Alcohol is a toxin and we can't not discuss its effects on the body and on culture as well as the effects of methyl/wood alcohol which blinded and killed many during the Prohibition. Also, come learn how the American government was involved in the poisoning of its citizens during this time (seriously big oops). Obviously, the making and drinking of alcoholic beverages was going on way before that time period, so of course we delve into some world alcohol history and such first! You'll notice a pause halfway through where we took a break to get through the day (and I return with a well earned drink of my own--just one, because moderation and all that). Anyway, come learn and have fun with us as we delve into this messy business.

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Hello my poison friends. I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Lets go back in time on this Friday 13th (we recorded yesterday lol so technically it was Friday 13 then) so we can pull apart some long believed myths concerning the involvement of a few powerful families and poisons (among other accusations). I do love a good history lesson and these are a wild ride through rumors of witchcraft and poisoning, toxic relationships, religious wars, and murder. I will be making mentions of a lot of Henry's and Giovanni's (these names were apparently big in their time) and stumbling over some other names (Adam is here to help me with religious terms I was apparently unaware of how to pronounce--just know that I am doing my best). Some of our players this episode include Henry XIII and Anne Boleyn, Catherine de Medici and her supposedly poisoned gloves, and the Borigias wild parties/orgies/poison fests. Rumors in and of themselves can poison reputations, so lets remedy some (only some) with the truth! We are so thankful for our supporters and listeners. Happy listening!

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Poison friends! Today's episode is all about food adulteration (drinks and some medicine/supplements as well) that was taking place in the 1800s-early 1900s (even some more recent scandals). My biggest source for this episode was Deborah Blum's The Poison Squad, which I highly recommend (her other book, The Poisoner's Handbook is also great). It follows scientists (namely one, Dr. Harvey Wiley) and their allies in the fight to protect consumers from food processors and corporations who were more concerned with saving money than protecting the people they sold to. We will discuss the toxic preservatives, disgusting additives, and fakes that were once allowed as a part of our food supply as well as how it effected the people who consumed them. We will also discuss important legislation and how long and difficult that road was. Hold on to your stomachs, folk...things might get gross.

Also, trigger warning for animal cruelty discussed in one part...basically the treatment of livestock during this time.

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Hello friends, I do hope you are all well and ready for some toxic facts and tales. I wanted to discuss a little bit about how addictive substances effect the brain/body, especially some specific ones I know you've heard of as well as a few more lesser known substances found in various cultures around the world. Trigger warning for addiction (we are discussing cocaine and nicotine--as found in tobacco products but also pure nicotine as a poison. I find the history of these plants fascinating and I hope you will as well. So lets dive in and "chew" some facts.

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Hello, Hello! I hope this weekend brings you all some rest. In this episode we are discussing some "miner" details of asbestos...okay that was dumb, but seriously, asbestos was once mined and used for the production of building materials and other products around the world (still is in some parts) and we just need to discuss the toxic effects it has had/has on the body. Also I feel like we have not given much attention to two special gases that can be deadly in their own right if circumstances allow them to be. I must apologize for my voice in this one, I've been sick all week. Wasn't gonna let it stop us from bringing you this episode though!

Also, I mention during a part in here about a great tiktok account for Spooky Lake Month coming up! If you don't know about Spooky Lake Month check out geodesaurus on tiktok and on IG because I love her account and think you guys might too. She has no idea who I am, I'm just super excited for more of her content lol

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Hello, Hello! This one is a bit longer than the usual episode, but I wanted to actually finish everything I had planned, Starting off with what was left out of last weeks episode, Colchicine. Then we dive into the wild world of anesthesia and paralytics that are known for their use during surgery/procedures but have also had a rough history recreationally and criminally. We discuss such famous cases as the deaths of Michael Jackson and Matthew Perry, as well as that of Elijah McClain, who died as a result of poisoning during an interaction with police and paramedics. I want to warn you guys that there is some talk of drug abuse, attempted suicide, and racism/racial profiling and excessive force involving police/EMS. Please feel free to let us know your thoughts as we process these cases together and learn about more poisons and their uses + effects! We are so grateful for our listeners and supporters! You guys are the best!

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I know what you are thinking: What in the world do veronal and visine have to do with eachother? Well, they both begin with V, and I was going to discuss a third medicine in this episode called colchicine, which kinda rhymes with visine, but well, I got too excited during my research and there just was not enough time in the episode for that last one. No worries, though, I will be covering it next week alongside whatever else we bring to you.

Anyway, veronal and a chemical found in visine (as well as other eye-drops advertised to "get the red out") called tetrahydrozoline, were/are medications that have been used to do harm and we should discuss it. So come learn some toxic stuff with us! Thanks again to all of our listeners and to our monthly supporters! We are so thankful for all of you and happy to bring you episodes every week!

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Hey poison pals! Want to thank all of you for listening as well as our monthly supporters, Karl Zeigler Jr, and Taylor McCaleb! You guys rock and we are so thankful. This week's episode nearly didn't happen because of so much life interference and even during the recording you'll notice that Adam had to go into work after the first half, so sorry if the intro feels a bit rushed!

This week I wanted to discuss some common remedies of old that we still use as well as a more modern opiod derivative that have become accidental and intentional poisons. While any drug can be overdosed on and therefore become toxic, some of these have been intentionally misused. Also we discuss elderberry and the history and folklore behind this plant that has been used for quite awhile now to help with cold/flu symptoms. Bet you didn't know it was poisonous if not properly prepared huh? Well, maybe you did, y'all are smarties!

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