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Kayla and Venus discuss the many drugs in the 1994 cult classic, Pulp Fiction, and also talk about why they like (and dislike) the movie.
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Between 1997 and 2007, a Mexican street gang known as "Las Goteras" poisoned and robbed men, killing as many as 70 with simple but deadly eye drops. Much like this isn't the first time we've featured eye drops, Las Goteras were not the only ones using this method.
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Clarkson, W. (2022). El Hamburguesa. In Serial Killers of Mexico. Welbeck.
Contreras-Salinas, H., Orozco-Ceja, V., Romero-Lopez, M. S., Barajas-Virgen, M. Y., Baiza-Duran, L. M., &Rodriguez-Herrera, L. Y. (2022). Ocular Cyclopentolate: A mini review concerning its benefits and risks. ClinOphthalmol, 16, 3753-3762.
Cordero, A. (2023). Asesino serial David Avendaño Balline, "El Hamburguesa". En Blanco y Negro. Retrieved 01 May 2023, from https://enblancoynegro.com.mx/2023/03/28/asesino-serial-david-avendano-ballina-el-hamburguesa/
David Avendaño 'El Hamburguesa', lĂder de la banda de 'Las Goteras' y responsable del asesinato de 70 de sus vĂctimas. (2018). Vanguardia. Retrieved 29 Apr2024, from https://vanguardia.com.mx/noticias/nacional/david-avendano-el-hamburguesa-lider-de-la-banda-de-las-goteras-y-responsable-del-asesinato-de-70-de-sus-victimas-PNVG3419035
Ketzer. (2020). El Crimen de Parkita y Espectrito Jr y las Bandas de "Goteras". VAR Deportivo. Retrieved 25 Apr 2024, from https://vardeportivo.com/2020/11/14/el-crimen-de-parkita-y-espectrito-jr-y-las-bandas-de-goteras/
"Las goteras", adulteraban bebidas y usaban sus senos. (2017). El Universal. Retrieved 01 May 2024, from https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/colaboracion/mochilazo-en-el-tiempo/nacion/sociedad/las-goteras-adulteraban-bebidas-y-usaban-sus/
Las Goteras: La banda criminal que sigue atacando. (2023). 24 Morelos. Retrieved 29 Apr 2024, from https://www.24morelos.com/las-goteras-la-banda-criminal-que-sigue-atacando/
Martinez, F. (2010). Sentencian a 47 años a asesinas de mini luchadores. El Universal. Retrieved 29 Apr 2024, from https://web.archive.org/web/20100716204428/http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/694931.html
Nombran a la lucha libre como Patrimonio Cultural Intangible de la CDMX. (2018). El Universal. Retrieved 25 Apr 2024, from https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/metropoli/cdmx/nombran-la-lucha-libre-como-patrimonio-cultural-intangible-de-la-cdmx/#imagen-1
Ocampo, E. (2006). el fin de una era. Superluchas. Retrieved 25 Apr 2024, fromhttps://superluchas.com/el-fin-de-una-era/
Pooniya, V., & Pandey, N. (2012). Systemic toxicity of topical cycolpentolate eyedrops in a child. Eye (Lond), 26(10), 1391-1392.
Salen oootras vĂctimas de âLas Goterasâ. (2017). Chilango. Retrieved 03 May 2024, from https://www.chilango.com/ciudad/mas-victimas-de-las-goteras/
Sosa, A. (2020). Confesaron su crimen "La TĂĂaa"yy""la Gorda". El Sol de Puebla. Retrieved 01 May 2024, from https://www.pressreader.com/mexico/el-sol-de-puebla/20200228/282445646095016
Sosa, A. (2022). Las Goteras: Seductoras y malvadas, asesinaron a los luchadores La Parkita y Espectrito. La Prensa. Retrieved 01 May 2024, from https://www.la-prensa.com.mx/archivos-secretos/las-goteras-seductoras-y-malvadas-asesinaron-a-los-luchadores-la-parkita-y-espectrito-8075628.html
Valdespin, M. (2023). La banda criminal <<Las Goteras>> continĂșa su serie de ataques implacables. 45 Digital Noticias. Retrieved 01 May 2023, from https://45digital.mx/la-banda-criminal-las-goteras-continua-su-serie-de-ataques-implacables/
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Charged Lemonade, Coca-Cola, and caffeinated potato chips - oh my! Caffeine may be everywhere, but that doesn't mean it's not dangerous at the wrong dose (and that's probably lower than you think it is).
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Following the events in Minamata, Japan, mercury came under intense scrutiny by researchers, physicians, and parents alike. One kind of mercury is not like another, but what does that mean when there's mercury in vaccines?
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Baker, J. P. (2008). Mercury, vaccines, and autism: One controversy, three histories. AJPH, 98(2), 244-253.
Bernhoft, R. A. (2012). Mercury toxicity and treatment: A review of the literature. J Environ Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/460508
Czech, H. (2018). Hans Asperger, National Socialism, and "race hygiene" in Nazi-era Vienna. Mol Autism, 9(29).
Deer, B. (2004). How lawyers paid for start of MMR scare; letters refute Andrew Wakefield's story. https://web.archive.org/web/20070808025155/http://briandeer.com/wakefield/wakefield-deal.htm
Deer, B. (2011). How the case against the MMR vaccine was fixed. BMJ, 342, c5347. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.c5347
Dr Andrew Jeremy WAKEFIELD Determination on Serious Professional Misconduct (SPM) and sanction. (2010). In. www.gmc-uk.org: General Medical Council.
Evans, B. (2013). How autism became autism. Hist Human Sci, 26(3), 3-31.
Fombonne, E., Goin-Kochel, R. P., & O'Roak, B. J. (2020). Beliefs in vaccine as causes of autism among SPARK cohort caregivers. Vaccine, 38(7).
Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. (2015). (R. S. Hoffman, M. A. Howland, N. A. Lewin, L. S. Nelson, & L. R. Goldfrank, Eds. 10 ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Gross, L. (2009). A broken trust: Lessons from the vaccine-autism wars. PLoS Biol, 7(5). https://doi.org/ 10.1371/journal.pbio.1000114
Hotez, P. (2019). America and Europe's new normal: the return of vaccine-preventable diseases. Pediatric Research, 85, 912-914.
Immunization Safety Review: Thimerosal-Containing Vaccines and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. (2001). T. N. A. Press.
Lewis, T., Fischman, J., Leong, C., & Lim, A. (2023). Why Childhood Vaccination Rates are Falling. Scientific American. Retrieved 26 Feb 2024, from https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/why-childhood-vaccination-rates-are-falling/
McPhillips, D. (2023). CDC sounds alarm about low vaccination rates amid rising respiratory virus activity. CNN. Retrieved 26 Feb 2024, from https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/14/health/low-vaccination-rates-flu-covid-rsv/index.html
Mnookin, S. (2017). How Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Distorted Vaccine Science. Scientific American. Retrieved 23 Feb 2024, from https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-robert-f-kennedy-jr-distorted-vaccine-science1/
Offit, P. A. (2007). Thimerosal and vaccines - A cautionary tale. N Engl J Med, 357, 1278-1279.
Rabin, R. C. (2019). Brother and Sister of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Accuse Him of Spreading Misinformation on Vaccines. The New York Times. Retrieved 23 Feb 2024, from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/08/health/vaccines-kennedy-measles.html
Smith, M. R., & Swenson, A. (2023). RFK Jr. says he's not anti-vaccine. His record shows the opposite. It's one of many inconsistencies. AP. Retrieved26 Feb 2023, from https://apnews.com/article/rfk-kennedy-election-2024-president-campaign-621c9e9641381a1b2677df9de5a09731
Wolff, S. (2004). The history of autism. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry, 13, 201-208.
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In 2001, anthrax sent in the US mail as part of two separate biochemical terrorist attacks killed five people and sickened dozens of others. The Amerithrax investigation did not officially end for another nine years and it is unclear if the killer responsible was truly identified.
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Amerithrax Investigative Summary. (2010). www.justice.gov Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20180411123247/https://www.justice.gov/archive/amerithrax/docs/amx-investigative-summary.pdf
Broad, W. J., & Johnston, D. (2001, 09 Nov 2001). A NATION CHALLENGED: THE INQUIRY; Experts See F.B.I. Missteps Hampering Anthrax Inquiry. The New York Times.
History of Anthrax. (2020). https://www.cdc.gov/anthrax/basics/anthrax-history.html
Krauss, D. (2022). The Anthrax Attacks S. Vohra; Netflix.
Landers, J. (2016). The Anthrax Letters That Terrorized a Nation Are Now Decontaminated and on Public View. Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 11 Jan 2024, from https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/anthrax-letters-terrorized-nation-now-decontaminated-public-view-180960407/
Mitchell, J. (2023). 20 years ago, the U.S. warned of Iraq's alleged 'weapons of mass destruction'. NPR. Retrieved 20 Jan 2024, from https://www.npr.org/2023/02/03/1151160567/colin-powell-iraq-un-weapons-mass-destruction#:~:text=Hourly%20News-,20%20years%20ago%2C%20the%20U.S.%20warned%20of%20Iraq's%20alleged%20'weapons,and%20undermine%20the%20Iraq%20War.
Moughty, S. (2011). Paul Keim: "We Were Surprised It Was the Ames Strain". Frontline. Retrieved 11 Jan 2024, from https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/paul-keim-we-were-surprised-it-was-the-ames-strain/
Peterson, L., & Pear, R. (2001, 16 Oct 2001). A NATION CHALLENGED: CIPRO; Anthrax Fears Send Demand for a Drug Far Beyond Outpit. The New York Times.
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Review of the Scientific Approaches Used During the FBI's Investigation of the 2001 Anthrax Letters. (2011). T. N. A. Press.
Revkin, A. C., & Canedy, D. (2001, 05 Dec 2001). A NATION CHALLENGED: THE DISEASE; Anthrax Pervades Floride Site,and Experts See Likeness to That Sent to Senators. The New York Times.
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Spanish Fly is a potent poison with purported aphrodisiac effects, and it was used to kill two women in 1954 just because their office manager wanted to have sex with one of them.
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Clip of the Larry King x Bill Cosby interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtZwL4c2JYA
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Man used aphrodisiac to spike friend's drink so she would have sex with him, court hears. (2017). The Telegraph. Retrieved 02 Jan 2024, from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/09/13/man-used-aphrodisiac-spike-friends-drink-would-have-sex-court/
McCahill, E. (2018). Clubber cleared of putting 'Spanish Goldfly sex drops' in woman's mocktail as he says 'they don't work'. Mirror. Retrieved 02 Jan 2024, from https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/clubber-cleared-putting-sex-drops-13247290
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This is the survival story Aimo Koivunen, where snow, meth, and a dash of Finnish spirit make for an arctic adventure that no one expected.
Listen to the whole story and watch the accompanying video only on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/lethaldosepod
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Larry McNabney was a Las Vegas lawyer and horse lover who was poisoned with horse tranquilizer by his wife and her best friend in 2001.
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Rhee, J., Schiffman, K., & Yamada, H. (2022). Daughter of Laren Sims, who killed husband with horse tranquilizer, details childhood on the run. ABC 7. https://abc7chicago.com/2020-tonight-laren-sims-larry-mcnabney-haylei-jordan/11700760/
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Two siblings were found dead in their Colorado home in 2002, but was their death an accident from misreading a cold syrup label, or was it homicide? Mistakes with the toxicology made interpreting the situation much more difficult in this case.
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After the Manhattan Project ended, its legacy continued. Plutonium production at the Hanford Nuclear Site increased, as did work at Los Alamos and Oak Ridge, so that more nuclear bombs could be dropped at the Nevada Test Site and on the Marshall Islands in the name of science and "supremacy."
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This story goes beyond the work of Oppenheimer, Groves, and all the other Nobel laureate scientists and uncovers the injuries inflicted upon Americans across the country and hundreds of thousands of Japanese civilians in the 1940s. And it's only the beginning.
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Digoxin is a heart medication that can be used to save the life of a patient in heart failure. In the hands of the wrong nurse, however, it can be a terrible weapon used to kill dozens of people.
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In 2016, a beauty stylist accused a client of attempting to kill her with poisoned cheesecake, but that's just the tip of the iceberg in this story.
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There are only two recorded cases of homicidal poisoning in the UK using aconitine. Venus and Kayla discuss both of them and think about how little has changed in over 100 years.
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In the 1950s, the citizens of Minamata, Japan began experiencing strange symptoms from a disease that authorities struggled to identify and the government failed to properly protect them from.
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Venus and Kayla describe the return of a heavy hitter in this classic drama!
Content warning: mentions of rape and incest
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This microdose talks about the poisons in one of Kayla and Venus' favorite movies, and we also do some myth busting!
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For the first summer movie night of 2023, we watched The Wizard of Oz. This microdose covers the poisons used in the plot and on the set of the Hollywood classic.
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This season finale episode concludes the story of Charles Sobhraj and his accomplices Marie-Andree Leclerc and Ajay Chowdury, who helped him poison, rob, and murder an untold number of tourists in Southeast Asia in 1975 and 1976. Get out your globes for this one!
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The serial killer Charles Sobhraj, later known as The Serpent or the Bikini Killer, started out with petty crimes and poisonings during a fractured adolescence divided between Vietnam and France and quickly escalated, leaving a trail of people who liked and trusted him reeling in his wake.
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