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The rich really are different: Their bodies contain unique chemical pollutants - Quartz

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 20:00:27 +0000

“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.

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The rich really are different: Their bodies contain unique chemical pollutants - Quartz

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 20:00:27 +0000

“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.

Tags: #chemicals #health #money #to:fb #toxins

Olestra makes a comeback--This time in paints and lubricants, not potato chips: Scientific American Blog

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:21:17 +0000

"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. "

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Things I Won't Touch (1)

Sun, 07 Mar 2004 05:32:13 +0000

'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.'

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Neat chemicals you don't want to mess with

Sun, 07 Mar 2004 05:25:23 +0000

"...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."

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