Video - Radium Tonic: The Glowing Drink of the 1840s

Did you know that in the 1840s, people used to drink "Radithor," a tonic that contained dissolved radium? That's right, people didn't just think radiation was safe; they thought it was beneficial! It was marketed as an energy booster and even prescribed by doctors. Imagine drinking something that glows in the dark like a firefly in your glass. It wasn't until the infamous death of industrialist Eben Byers in 1932, whose bones literally crumbled due to radiation poisoning, that people realized maybe glowing drinks weren't the healthiest choice. So, next time you pick up an energy drink, remember—it could be worse! If you enjoyed this tidbit, like and comment what you think!