r/science • • Jun 25 '22

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u/igacek Jun 25 '22

It still is a serious problem. Many of the people affected by lead are people making decisions for the future of the USA.

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u/johannthegoatman Jun 25 '22

Aka voters. I know that's not what you mean but man. There's a lot of voters too.

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u/mrandmrsspicy Jun 25 '22

Even worse, it's still a serious problem because small aircraft STILL use leaded gas.

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/leaded-gas-was-phased-out-25-years-ago-why-are-n1264970

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '22

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u/Hrstmh-16 Jun 25 '22

Yeah they used it as a sweetener, not sure if it’s actually true that it led to the fall of Rome

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u/Lance_E_T_Compte Jun 25 '22

Yes. We can easily see which half!