The Beneficial DDT

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, the magical substance, is popularly known as DDT. Its first introduction to the world in 1874 became known as a highly effective insecticide and a pro for getting rid of those stubborn mosquitoes. It also helped in growing fruits and vegetables larger than usual.

Things took a massive turn for the manufacturers when they began selling this as an excellent cleaning agent; the sale grew manifolds because it was classified as an essential household necessity. The ad highlights the number of uses of DDT as the United States widely used it until the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency withdrew it in 1972.