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An engraving depicting the manufacturing of beaver hats: 'felting' the body of the hats in the 'kettle'. Mercury was used during the manufacture, and many hatters suffered from the uncontrollable shaking typical
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Do you know where the "Mad Hatter" got his name? Here's a clue - vintage felt hat: 3,844 ppm MERCURY! [100 is unsafe]
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