Dead Weight: A Civil War Artifact Toxicology Mystery

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Dead Weight: A Civil War Artifact Toxicology Mystery
Aug 25, 2026 Season 4 Episode 16

A three-year-old develops abdominal pain, constipation, profound lethargy, and a sudden seizure after a family gathering. The crucial clue appears in an unexpected place—and points toward a mysterious Civil War artifact. Along the way, discover what movies get wrong about gunshot wounds and how one toxin may have influenced the Roman Empire.

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