TIL That "RadiThor, an energy drink originally contained radium. A 1oz bottle would sell for about $1 (US) in the 1920's. It was also claimed that it would cure all sorts of ailments.
https://theconversation.com/when-energy-drinks-actually-contained-radioactive-energy-67976
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https://theconversation.com/when-energy-drinks-actually-contained-radioactive-energy-67976
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When ‘energy’ drinks actually contained radioactive energy
Back in the early 1900s, if you felt a bit sluggish you could reach for a beverage enhanced with radioactive elements to really add some pep to your step. It wouldn’t be a healthy choice, though.The Conversation
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