The Museum of Failure (Advanced Program)
Spotlight English: Advanced
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The History of Thalidomide
Makers of thalidomide did not test it well or they ignored their tests. Thalidomide causes serious birth defects in early pregnancy. It can damage a baby's brain, its eyes, and its arms and legs. Over 24,000 children were hurt after the drug was released. After the disaster, countries forced drug makers to test in more ways.
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