Chapter 3
Cyanide killed faster when inhaled or ingested?
Inhaled
What percentage of people lack the genetic ability to smell cyanide?
20-40%
What 2 types of animals were used in chapter 3 to test cyanides effects?
Rats and dogs :(
What physical symptoms did the Jacksons have of cyanide poisoning?
Signs of convulsion, foamy red around their mouth, blueish tint to their face, and red splotches on their face
What was one of the most famous cyanide killings in the US?
The Tylenol murders in 1982
What things, besides food, can also contain cyanide? Take a wild guess...
Cigarette smoke, table salt additives, vehicle exhaust, burning plastics and fabrics
What smell is cyanide often compared to?
Almonds
What fruits contain cyanide?
Peaches, apricots, cherries, apples, and pears
Einstein and Smith
Why did Molineaux want to kill Henry Barnet?
Because he wanted to marry the woman Henry was pursuing?
True or false: house fires can be a source of exposure to cyanide?
TRUEEEE
What were the 2 most common ways to die from cyanide besides murder?
Suicide and accidental inhalation or ingestion
What does naCN stand for?
Sodium cyanide
How many people did Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn kill using cyanide fueled by a gambling addiction?
14
Is cyanide fumigating still used?
Yes..for fumigating cargo ships, warehouses, and industrial silos because it is devistating to rodent and insect infestations.