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Oh, maybe I can help about Mercury! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_as_a_hatter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_as_a_hatter I've read that Roman pipes and
by ASalazarMX 4y ago
Oh, maybe I can help about Mercury! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_as_a_hatter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_as_a_hatter
I've read that Roman pipes and pots/mugs had lead, but IIRC it's still unclear if it was as toxic as we would fear: https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/07/did-lead-poisoning-cause-downfall-of-roman-empire-the-jury-is-still-out/ https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/07/did-lead-poisoning-c...
- greenbit 4y agoRomans supposedly liked mulled wine. Warmed, mildly acidic fluid in a pewter vessel would pick up a bunch more lead than plain old water would.
- ErikCorry 4y agoIt's worse than that. They sweetened the wine with lead. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/sugar-of-lead-a-deadly-sweetener-89984487/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/sugar-of-lead-a-...