Killer Umbrellas & Warty Caruncles- Castor Bean

This week we're embracing spooky season by kicking off a new Series- Deadly Poisons. Our first entry? Castor - the plant ancient Egyptians and cleantok girlies alike adore. If you're into beauty hacks, botanical oddities, and the wild weapons of the cold war, this one is for you.

Sources: 

https://www.cdc.gov/chemical-emergencies/chemical-fact-sheets/strychnine.html

https://archive.org/details/poisonousplantso0000arno/page/20/mode/2up

https://crimereads.com/strychnine-poison-christie-conan-doyle/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/strychnine

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459306/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-1904-marathon-became-one-of-the-weirdest-olympic-events-of-all-time-14910747/​​

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https://marathonhandbook.com/what-is-a-good-marathon-time/#:~:text=According%20to%20Run%20Repeat's%20investigation%2C%20the%20overall,run%20a%20marathon%20for%20women%20is%204:48:45.

https://www.olympics.com/en/olympic-games/st-louis-1904/results/athletics/marathon-men

https://www.journalmc.org/index.php/jmc/article/view/1189/688

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*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *

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