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Re:UBC study links living near highways to risk of neurologi... by ranDOMscripts on Sunday January 26, 2020 @01:05PM (#22153547)
Mesothelioma, perhaps? Asbestos is still used in aftermarket brake pads.[0]

[0]https://www.epa.gov/asbestos/current-best-practices-preventi...

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Re:UBC study links living near highways to risk of neurologi... by rdtsc on Monday January 27, 2020 @02:42PM (#22162980)
Oh interesting. I can see that being the reason as well. Had no idea they use asbestos on the break pads
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