
303 - The Lansburys & The Greystones
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
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The Most Common Side Effects of Mercury Poisoning
Mercury poisoning caused by men's hats. The first sign is usually naro motor issues. As the illness progresses with increased exposure to mercury, the hatters would start experiencing cardio respiratory issues. They would lose their teeth and sometimes their lives. But because the demand for fashionable hats remains, the mercury use continues. What ultimately saves more laborers from suffering this fate isn't govern or legal regulation, as mercury use for these products is never banned in england. It's the simple fact that wearing felt hats goes out of style.
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