27 Dec 2023
13m

Short Stuff: Scheele's Green

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Scheele's Green, a stunning shade of green, captivated the Victorian era but came with a deadly secret: it was highly toxic due to its arsenic content. Despite warnings from its discoverer, Carl Wilhelm Scheele, the color's appeal led to widespread use in various products, resulting in tragic consequences, including illnesses and deaths.

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