@quixotic_life Death by heavy metal consumption—they tested his hair for lead and it was 12 times the acceptable levels of today. Likewise Mercury, Vanadium etc but the museum plaque said none of the several heavy metals tested were at what one could consider fatal levels.
@FunCartel ~ The mysteries surrounding Poe are absolutely fascinating!! And I feel are somewhat validating my mask wearing choices. My hope is vaccines and medicine are enough, but yikes! With all the anti-vax peoples and all the stuffs floating out there... I'm scared not too.
And thank you for the extra info! I'll probably rabbithole further into him this evening... 🐈⬛