juliawise comments on Experiences in applying "The Biodeterminist's Guide to Parenting" - Less Wrong

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Comment author: juliawise 18 July 2015 12:44:24PM 6 points [-]

People also spent a very long time using lead water pipes and drinking vessels made with lead, and apparently didn't notice a problem.

It doesn't surprise me that ant poison isn't great for children.

Comment author: Douglas_Knight 18 July 2015 06:46:34PM -1 points [-]

No, the Romans were aware of the toxicity of lead.

Comment author: juliawise 18 July 2015 09:21:25PM *  5 points [-]

Yet it was used for water pipes into the 20th century. My understanding is that they knew high doses were toxic, but didn't see a problem with low doses.