On this episode of The Poisoncast learn how strychnine causes death. Unknown to most people, this toxin has historically been used as both a poison and a therapeutic. Learn why.
Thomas Hicks, the winner of the 1904 Olympic Marathon
strychnine homeopathy (worthless, don't buy it) on Amazon.
Welcome to The Poisoncast, a podcast dedicated to explaining the deadly science behind toxins, venoms & chemicals. Travel deep inside the human body and learn just how these fascinating and dangerous molecules can kill you.
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