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Weight Loss Ad, Sanitized Tapeworms

In the perennial battle of will over weight, consumers were finally offered an effective means of weight reduction around the turn of the 20th century tapeworms. Fortunately, this "easily swallowed," "sanitized," and "jar packed" product proved ineffective.

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Weight Loss Ad, Sanitized Tapeworms

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In the perennial battle of will over weight, consumers were finally offered an effective means of weight reduction around the turn of the 20th century tapeworms. Fortunately, this "easily swallowed," "sanitized," and "jar packed" product proved ineffective.

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Album / FDA/Science Source

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2700 x 3745 px | 28.9 MB

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22.9 x 31.7 cm | 9.0 x 12.5 in (300 dpi)

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