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Hucksters Profit Off Nutty ‘Venom in the Water’ Theory

SOMETHING IN THE WATER?

One man’s claim that the CDC put cobra venom in the water inspired another man to sell filters to make sure tap water stays venom free.

Will Sommer
Will Sommer 

Politics Reporter

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Will Sommer

Will Sommer

Politics Reporter

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