Radiation Highs & Potato Thieves: Washington's Unusual History
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In 1976, Spokane and Chattaroy, Washington, held the dubious distinction of having the highest natural radiation levels in the state, primarily due to uranium in the soil. Despite no health risks, this data was crucial for setting future radiation monitoring standards. Meanwhile, in 1926, a group of farmers near Pleasant Prairie apprehended two potato thieves, leading to charges of grand larceny.
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