#21: RadiThor
Ever had a swig of an energy drink and thought, “This could use a dash of radium?” Of course not! That sounds like a mad scientist’s experiment. But in the curious year of 1918, there was a so-called “health” drink named RadiThor making waves on shelves. And you guessed it, it was laced with the radioactive element! The audacity of the era, right?
In the bygone era, the perils of ingredients in so-called “healthy” products were often cloaked in ignorance. Radium, a prime example, was once touted as a beneficial tonic. Its deadly nature, akin to a wolf in sheep’s clothing, was only revealed after it had been gleefully gulped down for years. The shocking reality of its dangers emerged like a plot twist in a mystery novel, leaving a trail of regret in its wake.