U.S. Government Poisoned Alcohol During Prohibition

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During Prohibition, the U.S. government deliberately poisoned industrial alcohol, knowing bootleggers would steal it and people would drink it. Does that sound like history to you, or does it sound familiar?

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U.S. Government Poisoned Alcohol During Prohibition

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