That Time the US Government Poisoned Alcohol
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Science, Health Sciences, Chemistry, Social Studies, Biology
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11th Grade - University
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During the 1920s Prohibition era, the US government poisoned industrial alcohol to deter illegal consumption, leading to thousands of deaths. Bootleggers distilled this alcohol, but methanol, a toxic additive, caused severe health issues, including blindness and death. The government later switched to less harmful additives, and methanol poisonings decreased after Prohibition ended.
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What were some of the symptoms experienced by those who consumed government-poisoned alcohol?
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How did the US government's approach to industrial alcohol change as Prohibition came to an end?
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