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[โ€“] NarrativeBear 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Unfortunately you're more then likely correct. Lead exposure/ingestion is devastating (and so might be plastic ingestion as well)

A few effects (not a exhaustive list)

Behavioral problems, Developmental delays, Brain and nervous system damage, Learning disorders, Loss of self-control, and shortened attention span

[โ€“] fluxion 1 points 2 weeks ago

Gotta keep the masses down somehow