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Cachoo, 1904-1919 Sneezing Powder

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    Posted 8 years ago

    SpiritBear
    (813 items)

    Apparently this Sneezing Powder came out in 1904 and was banned in 1919.

    It made use of a coal-tar product that dyed things blue, called Dianisidine, which was 'harmless' albeit is now considered toxic and could lead you to die from sneezing.

    A popular gag joke back in the day.

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    Comments

    1. Celiene Celiene, 8 years ago
      Cachoo! Oh my - death by sneezing. Yikes!
    2. Windwalker, 8 years ago
      cool find...........
    3. SpiritBear, 8 years ago
      The powder was thrown into the air or sent through air vents. Offices, parades, etc.-- many places/events were attacked with this stuff, apparently.

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