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Before we talk about one big gun, let’s discuss 1,500 years of military technology.
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33. Arsenic: It’s Not Easy Being Green
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Considering how synonymous this episode’s element is with “poison,” it’s astounding how eager people have historically been to ingest the stuff.
15. Phosphorus: Dealing With The Devil
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The history of phosphorus is largely a tale of people getting their hands dirty. Very, very dirty.
9. Fluorine: Tyger Tyger, Burning Bright
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Just try to tally the body count behind the periodic table’s most reactive element, and learn why you should drink it.