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The Accidental Discovery That Gave Us ‘Forever Chemicals’ | A Pregnancy Play Inspired By Mushroom Research

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From Teflon to PFAS: A Toxic Legacy

This chapter examines the origins and health implications of PFAS chemicals, tracing back to the accidental discovery of Teflon in 1938. It sheds light on the connections between Teflon's development, military initiatives during World War II, and the ongoing efforts in New Jersey to combat these hazardous substances.

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