Death And Gardening
Plants are lovely but can also be deadly. Join Chelsea and Jenny as we cover the stories of people who used the darker side of botany to their advantage.
Death And Gardening
Rosary Peas - Deadly Jewelry
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They’re small, brightly colored, and often used as jewelry, but inside lies one of the most lethal toxins known to mankind. From ornamental beads to instruments of assassination, Abrus precatorius has quietly crossed the line between beauty and death. In this episode, we explore how rosary peas have been weaponized, the science behind their deadly reputation, and the thin margin between harmless display and fatal intent.
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