Radithor: The radium water worked fine until his jaw fell off!
During the 1920s to 1950s, drinking water with radium dissolved in it was widely promoted as a miracle tonic.
Here you can uncover fascinating tales about remarkable persons who have made a deep impact on the world around them. From unsung heroes to famous trailblazers to the victims of bizarre crimes, we showcase a diverse range of stories that elicite the triumphs, struggles, extraordinary achievements, and tragedies of people from all walks of life.
In 1954, an Osteopath Sam Sheppard of a prestigious Cleveland clinic was convicted guilty of killing his pregnant wife Marilyn Sheppard. Doctor Sheppard said he was napping on the couch…