Topic: Scientific American

Pepper Spray Is Really Bad For You

Reuters

Spurred by the prominent and recurring use of pepper spray by police officers during encounters with Occupy Wall Street protesters,  Deborah Blum investigated the substance and its potential health effects for Scientific American.

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