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Re:Has the lead-crime hypothesis been debunked? by nytgop77 on Saturday July 31, 2021 @08:00AM (#28017335)
why do you need either of those for making a hat?
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Re:Has the lead-crime hypothesis been debunked? by Spooky23 on Saturday July 31, 2021 @08:15AM (#28017417)
When felt was made from animal fur, it made it easier and less gross the remove the hair from the hide and soften it.

Previously, urine was used.

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Re:Has the lead-crime hypothesis been debunked? by lostlogin on Saturday July 31, 2021 @08:23AM (#28017471)
Yikes. Knowing what we know now, is mercury the worse option?
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Re:Has the lead-crime hypothesis been debunked? by Spooky23 on Saturday July 31, 2021 @01:11PM (#28019897)
It depends. Urine is not pleasant, but is usually safe to work with. I’d rather smell than suffer brain damage. :)
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Re:Has the lead-crime hypothesis been debunked? by snowmanbob on Saturday July 31, 2021 @08:10AM (#28017389)
shiny when applied to silk.
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