The Inventions That Poisoned Us | Hazardous History (S1)
Radiation in shoe stores. Lead in gasoline. These so-called "innovations" put countless lives at risk—all in the name of progress. Watch how tech turned toxic… in this clip from Season 1, Episode 8, "Occupational Hazards." Watch all new episodes of Hazardous History on Sundays at 10/9c, and stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at history.com/schedule. #HISTORY #HazardousHistory HenryWinkler Hosted by the iconic Henry Winkler, each 60-minute episode of this nostalgia-drenched series tells the stories of the things we did—for fun, for money, or out of plain boredom—that you can’t do anymore. Pastimes, practices, and products that were once allowed—even encouraged—which you will never see again in modern America. There was a time, not long ago, when doctors would actually recommend smoking, and when we stored our food in toxic refrigerators, and unknowingly played with radioactive toys, flew down slides that ripped our skin off, and decorated our Christmas tree with ornaments made from asbestos. Fast-paced, informative, and a little bit scary – from perilous playgrounds to precarious products, it’s a running cavalcade of the most exciting, reckless, unsupervised tales of Americana in our history. Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: / @history ABOUT THE HISTORY CHANNEL: The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Global Media, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. FOLLOW HISTORY CHANNEL: Watch Full Episodes: https://www.history.com/videos Sign Up For History Emails: https://www.history.com/emails/sign-up Browse Topical Videos: https://www.history.com/topics Facebook: / history Instagram: / history TikTok: / history X: / history YouTube: / @history Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of The HISTORY® Channel. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The HISTORY® Channel The Inventions That Poisoned Us | Hazardous History (S1) / @history
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