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Why is using Mercury danegrous?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

It is dangerous because it can cause Mercury poisoning. It can lead to damage of the brain, lungs, and kidney. As reffered to with the mad hatter in Alice in wonderland

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