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Podcast: Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More
Episode: Radium Girls: The True Story That Changed Workplace Safety Laws
Description: In the early 20th century, a glowing new element promised progress, prosperity, and even health.Â
It lit watch dials, captivated the public, and symbolized the cutting edge of science.Â
But behind that glow was a hidden danger that slowly poisoned the very workers who brought it to life.Â
Their suffering would expose corporate negligence, transform workplace safety laws, and forever change how we understand industrial safety.Â
Learn more about the Radium Girls on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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