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10 Deadliest Poisons Known To Mankind!

Here is the list of the most deadliest poisons that you need to know of to keep yourself updated. Check out the list, as it has 10 different deadliest poisons known to mankind.

There are hundreds of deadly poisons that are known to mankind. Most of these known poisons have been used nefariously to commit a murder or for genocide and acts of terrorism.

Here is a list of the most deadliest poisons around the world. These substances are considered to be really poisonous, as they can easily kill a person instantly.

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The list of the deadliest drugs is not exhaustive, hence learning about these drugs is an essential need and it is quite simple.

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Anthrax

Anthrax

This drug is said to be extremely lethal. Generally, this poison makes its way into the human body through inhalation. According to reports, ingestion of anthrax gives rise to symptoms that resemble cold and flu initially, but eventually it leads to death in most cases.

Botulinum

Botulinum

Researchers reveal that this is the most toxic of all poisons in the world. The shocking part is that it is widely used in cosmetic procedures like botox. Reports claim that a single teaspoon of this poison can easily kill up to 1.2 billion people! When it comes in contact with the human body, it can create slurred speech, blurred vision, muscle weakness and death.

Amatoxin

Amatoxin

This poison is found in some of the most poisonous mushrooms! When it is consumed, it directly attacks the liver and kidney that eventually sends the person into a coma after which death follows a few days later.

Cyanide

Cyanide

Though this drug is known by all, it has its fatal effect on humans. Researchers claim that even a small dose of this poison can take your life within minutes. When the drug is consumed, it binds with the iron present in the blood cells and hinders the circulation of oxygen in the body. This causes an instant death.

Mercury

Mercury

Did you know that a single drop of mercury when placed on a hand or its vapour inhaled can actually kill you? Well, it can, as it directly attacks the lungs and the nervous system, thereby shutting down the nervous system completely and killing the person.

Richin

Richin

This deadly poison is extracted from castor oil seeds. This can make way into the human body through inhalation, injection or ingestion. When the poison gets inside the human body, it will ultimately cause death.

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Sarin

Sarin

This is a nerve gas that causes runny nose and tightness in the chest initially before the person starts to suffocate to death! Sometimes, it takes just a few seconds for the person to die.

Strychnine

Strychnine

This substance is extracted from certain trees that are found in India and Southeast Asia. It is an odourless, white substance that can either be inhaled or given orally. Inhalation of this can cause asphyxiation and the person can die in a short span.

Tetrodotoxin

Tetrodotoxin

This is the poison found in puffer fish. The fish is used to make sushi. The person who consumes this can suffer from mouth paralysis or can have trouble swallowing, which is followed by speech and coordination problems. In a very short span, the person tends to get seizures and convulsions.

VX

VX

This is an extremely toxic and lethal gas that is used only in chemical warfare. Reports claim that even a single drop of VX on exposed skin can cause an instant death.

Story first published: Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 17:34 [IST]
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