The rich really are different: Their bodies contain unique chemical pollutants - Quartz
http://qz.com/111834/the-rich-are-different-from-you-and-me-their-bodies-contain-unique-chemical-pollutants/
“Tell me what kinds of toxins are in your body, and I’ll tell you how much you’re worth,” could be the new motto of doctors everywhere.
The rich really are different: Their bodies contain unique chemical pollutants - Quartz
http://qz.com/111834/the-rich-are-different-from-you-and-me-their-bodies-contain-unique-chemical-pollutants
“Tell me what kinds of toxins are in your body, and I’ll tell you how much you’re worth,” could be the new motto of doctors everywhere.
Olestra makes a comeback--This time in paints and lubricants, not potato chips: Scientific American Blog
http://www.sciam.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=olestra-makes-a-comeback-and-this-t-2009-04-06
"Remember olestra, the zero fat/zero cal fat substitute initially ballyhooed as the way to slim ever-expanding waists that met with a rapid demise when consumers began complaining of an unfortunate side effect called (forgive the graphic imagery) anal leakage?Procter & Gamble, the company that makes olestra (brand name Olean), is now using olestra-like chemicals to make eco-friendly paints and lubricants. The new product line is called Sefose (you didn't think they would call it olestra, did you?), and provides a "cost-competitive sustainable alternative to petrochemicals in various applications," according to the P & G Web site. "
Things I Won't Touch (1)
http://www.corante.com/pipeline/20040301.shtml#71847
'The shout "HF LEAK!" went out into the halls, and I'm told that the whole area set a never-to-be-equaled evacuation record.'
Neat chemicals you don't want to mess with
http://dwoolstar.blogspot.com/2004_03_01_dwoolstar_archive.html#107844444781636013
"...the F ions start digging down into your tissue, poisoning enzymes and other doing other havoc, till it gets to your bones and starts binding with the calcium there."