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Q-and-A: UW professor, ‘Poisoner’s Handbook’ author Deborah Blum writes killer nonfiction

Deborah Blum has a piece of jewelry to die for. The UW professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author shows off a turquoise ring. Twist it, and a secret compartment reveals itself, perfect for concealing a cyanide capsule or other poison.