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In this gripping episode of Suspense, titled Two Platinum Capsules, the story begins with two boys, Johnny Murphy and Peter Kahn, who embark on a seemingly innocent adventure to explore a local city dump. Their day takes a dire turn when they discover two platinum capsules containing radium, unaware of the lethal consequences that come with their find.
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