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Historic East Orange company once sold radioactive water as medicine
A New Jersey local news report revisits the history of an East Orange company that once sold radioactive water as a health remedy. The story recounts how, in an earlier era, radium-infused water was marketed and consumed as medicine long before its dangers were understood, shedding light on the city's unusual industrial past.
Why now: Local outlets are revisiting a strange and little-known piece of East Orange's history that resonates with audiences interested in odd historical health practices.
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- Historic East Orange company once sold radioactive water as medicine · News12 | New Jersey
- Historic East Orange company once sold radioactive water as medicine · News12 | Connecticut
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