Secret US Army Experiment: Radioactive Oatmeal, Mystery Fog, and Human Subjects in St. Louis
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- 🇺🇸 The U.S. Army conducted a secret experiment in St. Louis, spraying a chemical containing cadmium, a known carcinogen, on a neighborhood of over 10,000 people.
- 💨 Residents recall a mysterious, thick fog drifting through their streets, with children playing in it and mothers trying to seal their windows.
- ⚠️ The spray caused immediate health issues for some, including headaches, nausea, and dizziness.
Pruitigo Neighborhood and Human Subjects
- 🏘️ The experiment took place in Pruitigo, a largely Black neighborhood, which was later demolished in 1976.
- 🧪 Residents felt they were used as human test subjects without warning or consent, comparing the experience to being a guinea pig.
- 🎖️ Many residents were veterans who had served the country, leading to a profound sense of betrayal.
Cold War Context and Radioactive Concerns
- ☢️ The experiments, including one dubbed "large area coverage," were part of secret Cold War tests to simulate the spread of biological attacks, potentially against the Soviets.
- 🔬 Researchers believe the zinc cadmium sulfide spray may have contained radioactive material, citing the involvement of experts in radioactive weapons and fog-like dispersal.
- 📄 The Army admits to the tests but claims no harm, citing reviews that noted potential risks like kidney or bone toxicity or lung cancer if exposure levels were high enough.
Withheld Information and Ongoing Fight for Truth
- 🔒 Key Army records related to the St. Louis experiments are missing or remain classified for national security reasons, hindering full risk assessment.
- ⏳ Residents feel the government is
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