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Kids' Chemistry Sets: KABOOM!

Stuff You Should Know

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Toxic Toys: The History of Chemistry Sets

This chapter explores the historical journey of toy chemistry sets, particularly focusing on the Kim Craft Company's 1916 edition and the serious experiments it included. It also highlights the gender biases in their marketing, the intriguing yet dangerous experiments children could conduct, and the hazardous materials often found in these kits.

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