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EP2 The Radium Girls | Dark History
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Uncovering the Chilling Tale of the Radium Girls: A Haunting Mysteries Inc. Special
In this special episode of Haunting Mysteries Inc., we embark on a haunting journey through time to explore one of the darkest and most tragic chapters in industrial history: the story of the Radium Girls. Join us as we delve into the spine-chilling and little-known account of these brave young women who paid a horrifying price for their work with radium in the early 20th century.
We'll discuss:
π The allure of radium and its use in luminous paint
π The young women who worked at the U.S. Radium Corporation and the Radium Dial Company
π The devastating health consequences they faced, including radium jaw and bone fractures
π The legal battles and landmark court cases that followed
π The enduring legacy of the Radium Girls and the impact on workplace safety regulations
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