The 10 Deadliest Poisons in the World

TLDRDiscover the top 10 deadliest poisons, from Brodifacoum to Polonium, their effects, and why they are so dangerous.

Key insights

💀Poisons can be both a defense mechanism and a deadly weapon.

🐀Brodifacoum, a powerful rat poison, is also used to control larger pests.

🍣Tetrodotoxin, found in pufferfish, is one of the most potent neurotoxins.

🍒Cyanide, often found in apricot pits, can be deadly in certain forms.

🐸Some poison dart frogs possess deadly neurotoxins on their skin.

Q&A

What is the deadliest poison in the world?

Polonium, a highly radioactive metal, is considered the deadliest poison.

Can humans survive ingesting rat poison?

If treated quickly, humans can survive ingesting rat poison, but medical intervention is necessary.

Is cyanide always deadly?

Cyanide can be deadly in certain forms and concentrations, but exposure is typically low in everyday life.

What are some uses of poisons?

Poisons can be used as pesticides, in warfare, and even in medical treatments like Botox.

Are poison dart frogs dangerous to humans?

Poison dart frogs can be deadly if their neurotoxins come into contact with the human body.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Poisons can be used as defense mechanisms and murder tools.

00:13Brodifacoum is a powerful rat poison widely used as a pesticide.

01:23Tetrodotoxin, found in pufferfish, is one of the most potent neurotoxins.

02:29Cyanide, often found in apricot pits, can be deadly in certain forms.

03:37Some poison dart frogs possess deadly neurotoxins on their skin.

05:55VX, a synthetic nerve agent, was weaponized but also used in assassination.

07:03Batrachotoxin, found in poison dart frogs, affects the nervous and cardiac systems.

08:10Maitotoxin, created by algae blooms, is a deadly cardiotoxin.