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Which substance can be lethal in a dose of 200 milligrams?
What is the potential impact of 1 gram of polonium in vaporized form?
For a 70 kg person, how many cups of coffee with caffeine can be lethal?
How many consecutive shots of alcohol can cause basic life functions to shut down?
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Approximately how many liters of water can lead to brain cell swelling and potential death?
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What is the potential consequence of consuming 70 cups of coffee with caffeine for a 70 kg person?
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What is the consequence of holding your breath underwater for around 4 minutes?
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Study Notes
- Ingesting 200 milligrams of mercury or 1 gram of polonium can be fatal, with the latter having the potential to wipe out 50 million people in vaporized form.
- Consuming 70 cups of coffee with caffeine can be lethal for a 70 kg person, leading to heart palpitations or cardiac arrest.
- Alcohol, as a depressant, can be deadly with just 13 consecutive shots causing basic life functions like breathing and heart rate to shut down.
- Water intoxication from around 6 liters can lead to brain cell swelling, causing headaches, seizures, comas, and potential death.
- Holding your breath underwater for around 4 minutes can result in severe brain injury, and at 6 minutes, it could be fatal.
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Description
Learn about the fatal dosages and effects of various substances such as mercury, polonium, caffeine, alcohol, and water. Understand the dangers of overdosing on these substances and the potential lethal consequences.
