TIL The ancient Romans created an artificial sweetener called "Sugar of Lead" by corroding lead in vinegar. It has a mildly sweet taste and also causes brain damage
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Artificial sugar also triggers hunger. That's why you often see people with a diet Coke in one hand and a Snickers bar in their other hand.