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The video explores the assassination of Georgi Markov using ricin and delves into various natural poisons, including botulinum toxin, cyanide, ricin, strychnine, and amatoxins. It discusses their sources, effects, and lethality, highlighting the complexity of measuring poison potency and the development of antidotes. The video also touches on the potential use of these toxins in medical treatments, such as cancer therapy.

What was the cause of death for Georgi Markov?

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Why is it difficult to quantify the lethality of natural poisons?

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What is the LD50 of botulinum toxin and why is it significant?

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What precautions should be taken regarding honey for infants?

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What is the role of the antitoxin in relation to botulinum toxin?

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Explain the mechanism by which cyanide acts as a poison.

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Describe how Ricin is lethal and its source.

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Discuss the potential use of ricin in cancer treatment.

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How does strychnine affect the nervous system?

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What are amatoxins and which mushrooms contain them?

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