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Oh, by the way, just on a 'lets actually know what we're talking about when we discuss scientific issues' note

 

Some important dates

1927 - The effects of EM radiation on humans are determined

1932 - Deaths from radiation poisoning  caused by exposure to Radium are heard of, and attributed to the right cause, even if it isn't fully understand how it works

1935 - Deaths from radiation poisoning from radium are quite prevalent, and completely understood

1945 - Hey, lets drop these Atomic bombs, there'll probably be no side effects