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Belgian Coke Crisis
- In 1999, dozens of Belgian students fell ill after drinking Coca-Cola, causing a national panic.
- Despite the symptoms, no toxins were found, and it was deemed a case of mass sociogenic illness.
Margit Hamosh's Case
- Margit Hamosh, a renowned medical researcher, faced accusations of scientific misconduct, deeply impacting her life and career.
- This incident stemmed from a minor lab disagreement that escalated into a national controversy.
Lab Dispute Escalation
- Hamosh's troubles began with a lab dispute that escalated into an NIH investigation.
- The investigation stemmed from accusations made by a disgruntled researcher whom Hamosh had rehired.