Can you paint with all the colors of history? No, because a lot of them are just too toxic. Unless you exist in a very bland, Twilight Zone-like universe, you live surrounded by color. Even if you’re surrounded by a...
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Sarah Simonovich
Why is Lead so Poisonous?
Oh, lead. In 2017, most people are aware that lead is poisonous. Which is actually kind of devastating, because it’s a very useful heavy metal. Lead is malleable and soft, yet remains strong and dense. It naturally...
Leaded Gasoline–What’s Up With That?
If you’ve gone to the gas pump recently (I mean, who of us hasn’t?), you might not pay much attention to anything other than the price. Maybe there’s a sign that says “may contain up to 10% ethanol.” Ethanol in gasoline...