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The Man Who Accidentally Killed The Most People In History

The Man Who Accidentally Killed The Most People In History

This part of history should be more widely known. The story of one scientist who caused two environmental disasters and the deaths of millions (to call it «accidentally» is a bit of a misnomer; once you learn that your invention is harmful, but keep promoting it, what follows isn’t accidental).


From Weekly Filet #393, in May 2022.

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