S3 Ep33: The Scourge of Thalidomide

<div>In March of 1954, scientists from German pharmaceutical company <em>Chemie Grünenthal</em> produced Thalidomide for the first time. Thalidomide was a sedative and sleep aid sold in many countries worldwide under the name “Contergan”, as well as other brands. The medication was also being marketed and taken by pregnant women as a safe remedy for morning sickness. But in November of 1961, the drug was found to have caused severe deformities in newborn children if taken during a specific point in the pregnancy. In today's episode, we learn more about what led to the Thalidomide scandal and the outcomes from the worst drug disaster in history.<br> <br> "<a href="https://www.centuriespod.com/">Crimes of the Centuries</a>" is a podcast from the <a href="https://www.obsessednetwork.com/">Obsessed Network</a> exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history.<br> <br> Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/centuriespod">Twitter</a>: @centuriespod<br> <br> Episode Sponsors:<br> <br> </div> <ul> <li> <strong>Apostrophe</strong>- Get your first visit for only five dollars at <a href="http://Apostrophe.com/COTC">Apostrophe.com/COTC</a> when you use our code: COTC. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars! </li> <li> <strong>Caden Lane</strong>- Head to <a href="http://CadenLane.com/COTC">CadenLane.com/COTC</a> and use code COTC for 20% off your order. </li> <li> <strong>Athena Club</strong>- Head over to <a href="http://AthenaClub.com">AthenaClub.com</a> and grab your razor kit today or you can find Athena Club Razors at your local Target. Plus with your purchase of a Razor Kit and blade subscription on their site, you can try their Gentle Body Scrub for FREE with code CRIMES at checkout (for a limited time only).</li> </ul>