#leadpoison

[midnightmemehistorian]

omg you guys, lets talk about how disgusting our ancestors were. they used to share toilet sponges like it was no big deal and didnt even think twice about using lead in their makeup and pipes. like, can you even imagine having to wipe yourself with a sponge that your whole family uses?? and dont even get me started on the lead poison, they literally used to drink from lead pipes and wear lead-based makeup. itss crazy to think about how far weve comewatch full video: https://youtu.be/Y0HrDz6IZMA?list=PLjBgcvtYPpORE75rfTGw-tot-YdUQkOvo

[midnightmemehistorian]

Your ancestors were literally disgusting, they used to share toilet sponges and didnt even know about the dangers of lead poison, like they would use lead pipes for drinking water and apply lead makeup, talk about a recipe for disaster, they even used to drink alcohol made from lead containers, no wonder life expectancy was so low back thenwatch full video: https://youtu.be/Y0HrDz6IZMA?list=PLjBgcvtYPpORE75rfTGw-tot-YdUQkOvo

[positivelypyrex]

Problematic Pyrex: Do Vintage Dishes REALLY Contain Lead?

Photo Edit by Tiana Connor, Original Photo

Rumors spread like wildfire, and this Pyrex rumor is no exception. In this post, we’ll discuss what the problem with Pyrex is, when and where did this rumor start, and whether or not it is credible.

Origin

Vintage Pyrex contains lead...or so they say. One Facebook page titled “Punk Rock Homesteading”, is said to be the cause of this rumor. In 2016, the page shared a report that Pyrex contains unsafe levels of lead. The shared article, published by Creative Green Living, strongly discouraged the use of vintage Pyrex due to the alleged issue with high lead content. This article had gathered its information from a woman named Tamara Rubin, also known as Lead Safe Mama, and her documentary “MisLEAD: America’s Secret Epidemic”. Rubin is an award winning lead-poisoning prevention advocate and documentary filmmaker. After her own sons were poisoned by the work of a painting contractor in 2005, she started her fight against lead. On her website, she tests not only Pyrex, but other vintage decorations and kitchenware for lead. This is what caused this Pyrex panic and largely contested rumor.

What’s The Truth?

Some say yes and some say no, so what’s the deal? According to Rubin, its a definite yes. Rubin conducts lead tests with a non-radioactive source XRF instrument which detects exact quantities of lead, cadmium, and other metals in the single digit parts-per-million (PPM). On her website, she posts photos of each dish she tests with which metals are found. Her Pyrex list contains countless dishes that we all know and love. While there is evidence of lead, some still dispute Rubin’s findings. The issue is so contested that even Snopes, a trusted source for getting to the bottom of rumors, is unsure. They have the rumor listed as unproven. They’ve even stated that other than Rubin’s findings, conclusive evidence of lead in Pyrex has been hard to find, leaving many just as wary as before.

 What Does This Mean For Me?

DO YOUR RESEARCH! I am not a medical professional, and I am definitely not a lead professional. If you don’t want to risk having lead in your house, that’s completely understandable and you may want to refrain from collecting Pyrex. I personally only collect Pyrex at the moment, and refrain from actually baking with it. I’ve talked to collectors that say they would never use it, or even have it in their house, if they have children as children are far more susceptible to lead poisoning. Meanwhile, some people are completely comfortable with baking and actively using Pyrex on the daily. This issue got so large that The Smithsonian had this to say about the it:

“We do not recommend not using old ware unless it shows signs of deterioration such as cracking or pitting of the glaze. This could be a sign that the glaze is disintegrating and could allow lead to leach into food. In addition to using a home test kit, consumers who want to be cautious might choose to avoid storing foods in older holloware (bowls), consuming hot and acidic liquid beverages such as coffee or tea out of cups, and heating bowls, cups and plates in the microwave. Again, these are qualified recommendations; the ware is not necessarily unsafe because it is old, but it may not comply with current FDA standards.” 

Personally, I do believe there is lead but I share the same sentiment as the blog Retro House Wife Goes Green: its the question of accessibility, not presence. I’m currently house-hunting with my fiancé and, due to my love of vintage, we’ve looked at tons of older houses. My realtor warned that this may mean there’s lead paint in the household, albeit under 10 layers of paint. Since its covered, we would only have to worry when it comes time for renovations...or if someone was actively taking chunks out of our walls for fun. Like the walls of an old house, if the Pyrex is chipped or damaged I would be much more worried about my collection. Ultimately, it is up to you to do what's best for yourself and family. 

You should always do your research about anything you’re unsure of, so I highly encourage you to not only use this blog post but to look deeper and come to a conclusion on your own! Stay safe and be smart!

[mattrothphoto]

Last night we said goodbye to our #tree. We recently found out the soil in our backyard has super-high levels of #lead -- a not uncommon phenomenon in #Baltimore. Complete soil replacement is expensive, but covering the soil, like with sod, creates an effective barrier from the poison in our dirt. But we had a shade problem. Sod needs sun, so our tree needed to go. ...which is sad, but Oliver will have a field of grass to play in. And more importantly, he'll be safe. So… thank you tree. We will miss you. #baltimorecreatives #leadpoison #leadinthesoil #landscapingdesign #backyard #backyardbaltimore #baltimorebackyard #citylife (at Lauraville, Baltimore)

[deeviouslyd]

It takes a special type of talent to flow on a @nas beat. Nas has this gift that just draws you in while he claims a beat. So, when anyone else even attempts to spit on it, they usually can't pull it off. @elzhi is a special and beautiful artist to be able to create something as ill as #Elmatic. #YouAreAppreciated PS- #LeadPoison is amazing too...

[benaturalorganics]

#BeNaturalOrganics #BestSkinCare #LeadPoison #NaturalLipstick #OrganicSkinCare #AntiAgingTreatment

[ebah3224]

Elzhi - Medicine Man “A wise man told me resembling Goldie Bumping the oldies though watch the road please After he let me hold these gold keys of knowledge That I acknowledge wasn’t from college But from a lot of mileage He said "No matter how rich you are Life can trouble you Don’t fall for the illusions of losing Cause going through the ups and downs creates the W” He was hip to the fact that I was stressing I asked what gave him that impression It was my expression He said “Use this info at your discretion You might think you need a drink, but you thirsting for something more refreshing” I nodded in agreeance And told him that living in the dark can be an inconvenience He said “Kiddo, whatever’s got you looking bummed out like skid row Head hanging down hunched over with your lid low Just know that you should never bottle things up on the inside Then laugh it off and grin wide; that’s called foolish man pride Cause if one doesn’t let it out, it could be fatal To the body like for mommy without the proper pre-natal Care” And there is where he gave me the idea to let go of the wear and tear I couldn’t bear He hadn’t heard a song, nor seen a single video It never was a question in my mind as if, ‘Did he know?’ He was just polite and inviting, I was enlightened I thanked him, we parted ways and went home and started writing Then notice how the poison from within me turned to medicine Once it had hit the page from the pencil that the lead was in From the pencil that the lead was in…“

[deepjackson]

@elzhi Yo I have write tonight after hearing this. #leadpoison #realhiphop #lyricsmatter