Giulia Tofana: World's Most Dangerous Ap...

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Odourless, tasteless, colourless, lethal. In the mid-17th century, men were dropping like flies in Italy. And this wasn't just the plague - it was the work of the poison Aqua Tofana.So what is Aqua Tofana? And who was its apocryphal purveyor, Giulia Tofana? In this episode we are ... Show More

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Hi Friends! Today I wanted to talk about Giulia Tofana and her product Aqua Tofana. I found this story to be fascinating, intriguing, INTERESTTTINGGG. I wonder if it’s true or not? I guess you can decide on that one. Thank you for coming on by and hanging out with me today. I lov ... Show More