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by patentatt 1407 days ago
Yikes, never heard of spraying lead as an insecticide! Even more eye opening is that according to Wikipedia it was a "less toxic alternative to then-used Paris Green, which is about 10x more toxic." [1] Makes you wonder what common practices today will frighten future generations.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_hydrogen_arsenate

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My bet? The use of PFAS/"forever chemicals" will make future generations tear their hair out in frustration.