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[โ€“] SexyTimeSasquatch 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was in my early teens in the 90s when leaded gas was finally banned in the US. Furthermore, lead doesn't degrade, only slowly disperse. People born in the early 80s still got a hefty dose of lead. Yay us.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

At least we dodged asbestos insulation, and only have to deal with it in old construction when we tear down the walls.