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Why Are So Many People Getting Rare Cancers in This Small Georgia Town?

There’s a tale about a boy in Waycross. Near a canal, he struck a match, lit a piece of newspaper, and tossed it into the water. But when the burning paper touched the surface, it didn’t go out. The water burst into flames.

Joshua Sharpe Atlanta Magazine Apr 2019 30min Permalink