This podcast delves into the dark world of a family selling a toxic potion as a cure-all. It reveals the global network they built and the brave individuals who fought back, including the bleach hunters on a mission to stop them.
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A family on the fringe sold a poisonous liquid as a miracle cure, igniting an international conspiracy.
Activists fought against the dangerous sale of Miracle Mineral Solution, focusing on protecting vulnerable children.
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The Sale and Promotion of Miracle Mineral Solution
Mark Grenin and his group have been selling and promoting a potion called Miracle Mineral Solution, claiming it can cure various ailments for over a decade. However, public health experts strongly advise against consuming this solution as it can be dangerous and potentially fatal. Despite lacking FDA approval, the product gained popularity through a combination of algorithms, political chaos, and misinformation.
The Battle Against Miracle Mineral Solution
A group of activists, known as the bleach hunters, emerged to combat the dangerous promotion and sale of Miracle Mineral Solution worldwide. These activists fought against the toxic conspiracy, especially focusing on protecting children, particularly those on the autism spectrum. This battle between true believers and global activists unveils a shocking story of scams and the relentless pursuit to dismantle them.
Smoke Screen: Deadly Cure is a podcast about a family on the fringe who convinced tens of thousands of people across the globe to buy a miracle liquid made of poison, the international conspiracy they ignited, and the people who fought to take them down.
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