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Beware Of The Moon!
muckmoses:
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Isn't it something to do with mercury(or other chemical) used in a manufacturing process.
Lucy1978:
Murcury was used to put a shine on top hats
Defender:
--- Quote from: "muckmoses" ---
--- Quote ---Now, do you know where that phrase comes from??
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Isn't it something to do with mercury(or other chemical) used in a manufacturing process.
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Funnily enough that topic came up on the Jeremy Vine show today.
He was discussing the EU's proposal to ban mercury in thermometers & barometers.
Hat makers used to use mercury to smooth & polish the felt on hats & long term exposure would make them "Mad as a Hatter"
Mr Bump:
I've noticed that there's definately more @excitement' when the moon is full. Used to tell the area manager that if there was ever a full moon on Friday 13th I was shutting the outlet for the night.
:twisted:
I'm in my current position due to events during a full moon..
Superstitious? Moi? Hell yes.
Sheddy:
I dunno about the lunar cycle but there's one type of cycle that turns my Missus into a nutter for one week a month.
I wonder if there is a connection?
Re: Mercury
It was bought up on the JV show that they are banning non-essential mercury yet there are no plans to ban the mercury in dental amalgum. Strange? Not really, mercury amalgum is the cheapest type. You can have white porcelain amalgum but not on the NHS.
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