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The science of James Bond gadgets, with Kathryn Harkup

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Synide in Films

syanide is a very well known poison, and certain characteristics of it are also very well known. For films like james bond, sinide also has an association with spies and ther standard issue suicide pill that they get given. And theu synide was chosen for exactly the reasons that i outlined. You only need a very small amount, and it kills very, very quickly. And it is very easy chemically to produce. There is not much to cyenide. The effects it has on the body, apart from being lethal and very small doses, depends on how much you take. So a small dose, you might be able to survive. But it would be probably quite unpleasant

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