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Radium Revisited: Dangers and Deception
This chapter explores the historical dangers of radium exposure through the tragic story of the 'radium girls' and their health struggles. It contrasts serious discussions about radium's use in consumer products with light-hearted anecdotes from the world of morning television, illustrating the absurdity of past beliefs surrounding the substance.