Things That Were Banned After Causing Unexpected Problems

Subscribe and chill with me while I explain the universe one strange fact at a time. 00:00 The Ford Pinto Fuel Tank That Led to a Dangerous Design Controversy 03:04 Thalidomide That Caused Birth Defects and Changed Drug Regulations Forever 05:50 The Radium Girls’ Paint That Exposed the Hidden Dangers of Radiation 08:41 Agent Orange That Was Banned After Its Devastating Health and Environmental Effects 11:34 Asbestos Products That Were Restricted After Their Deadly Long-Term Health Effects 14:01 The Concorde’s Fuel System After a Crash Exposed a Critical Design Problem 16:18 Lead-Based Paint That Was Banned After Decades of Hidden Poisoning 18:22 CFC Refrigerants That Were Phased Out After Scientists Discovered Their Effect on the Ozone Layer 20:40 The Dalkon Shield That Was Removed After Causing Severe Infections and Injuries 22:34 The Flammable Children's Pajamas That Were Banned After Unexpected Fires