Shadows From the Walls of Death [a Deadly Book Is Online]
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A historical book with arsenic-laced pages has been digitized and made available online, sparking interest in its toxic history and related projects.
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2 months ago
A literally deadly book with arsenic-laced pages. See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poison_Book_Project
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