The Lead-Filled Toy Scandal in Victorian Newspapers
— July 28, 2026To modern readers, the idea of children’s toys containing lead sounds shocking, yet for…
So we know toilets can be gross and they can do gross things like hurling tiny droplets of feces-infused water all over the bathroom. So what part of the toilet really has the most germs residing on it? Surely, it must be the bowl, right? Nope, it’s actually the handle! As always, washing your hands is the best solution but if you are in a pinch you might use a bit of bathroom tissue to use as a barrier between your hand and the handle, or if you are limber enough, use your foot to do the dirty work.
To modern readers, the idea of children’s toys containing lead sounds shocking, yet for…
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