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
roofuskit @ roofuskit @lemmy.world Posts 4Comments 1,675Joined 2 yr. ago

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Yeah, well we pumped it straight into the air for everyone to breathe in. We painted schools and nurseries with it as well.