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Did the U.S. Army treat a President's cold using chlorine gas?

Yes, President Coolidge was treated in a sealed room with chlorine gas on 3 consecutive days (May 20-22, 1924). On the second day he brought his wife into the room even though she wasn't sick. He ...
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Is urine the cause of redness of eyes (in swimming pools)?

Yes, it is to a large extent. This paper by Lian et al. explores the formation of volatile chlorinated compounds that are formed from reactions with organic nitrogen compounds, such as urea, amino ...
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Did the Red Cross cure 154 Malaria cases with MMS within 48 hours?

The Red Cross itself denies that the video is accurate. Their statement categorically denies that they were involved in any clinical trials for Malaria. You can find the following statement on the ...
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Does chlorine in water harm humans?

Quoted from this article on chlorine in water The EPA warns that levels that exceed the regulated amounts will be harmful. The agency’s conventions state that the allowable chlorine levels in ...
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Does Calcium Chloride remove bad smells?

Calcium chloride is a desiccant (moisture absorbent) and will, to a degree, control odors due high humidity. Calcium chloride, CaCl2, is a common salt and the compound of calcium and chlorine. ...
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