“Cardiac Killer” Kristen Gilbert Pt. 2

“Cardiac Killer” Kristen Gilbert Pt. 2

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Thanksgiving Special: Just Add Arsenic

Over the ages, arsenic has had many lives — beauty fad, household product, medical prescription… and weapon of choice wielded by killers everywhere from Alabama to ancient Rome. Brine your turkey, knead your dough, and listen to our Thanksgiving Special on the regime-changing, as ...  Show more

Thanksgiving Special: Just Add Arsenic

Over the ages, arsenic has had many lives — beauty fad, household product, medical prescription… and weapon of choice wielded by killers everywhere from Alabama to ancient Rome. Brine your turkey, knead your dough, and listen to our Thanksgiving Special on the regime-changing, as ...  Show more

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