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What's the deal with blue people?

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The Blue Legacy: A Medical Mystery

This chapter explores a unique genetic condition that causes blue skin, spotlighting Dr. Madison Cowwine’s groundbreaking treatment with methylene blue. It intertwines personal tragedy, including the unsolved murder of Cowwine's wife, with the legacy of the blue-skinned Fugate family in Kentucky. The narrative is enriched by the broader implications of silver exposure and cultural significance surrounding this rare condition.

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