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Why was the use of lead and asbestos so widespread in the modern period (and earlier) when their detrimental effects have been known for centuries?

1032 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Why was the use of lead and asbestos so widespread in the modern period (and earlier) when their detrimental effects have been known for centuries?

121 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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The end of apartheid was eventually brought about through discussions between the ANC and the de Klerk government. Did these negotiations lead to any 'concessions' from the ANC?

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Why was Qatar 'relatively positive' towards the Arab Spring?

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When did 'presidentialisation' of the UK prime minister start?

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How did the average British person feel about going to war before WW1?

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What motivated the invention of the printing press/What caused an uptick in medieval literacy?

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Did people have to slaughter and butcher their own animals in 'olden times'?

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What does the pre-Christian history of proselytising look like?

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When did 'presidentialisation' of the UK prime minister start?

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Why was the use of lead and asbestos so widespread in the modern period (and earlier) when their detrimental effects have been known for centuries?	1032	AskHistorians
Why was the use of lead and asbestos so widespread in the modern period (and earlier) when their detrimental effects have been known for centuries?	121	AskHistorians
The end of apartheid was eventually brought about through discussions between the ANC and the de Klerk government. Did these negotiations lead to any 'concessions' from the ANC?	14	AskHistorians
Why was Qatar 'relatively positive' towards the Arab Spring?	13	IRstudies
When did 'presidentialisation' of the UK prime minister start?	11	AskHistorians
How did the average British person feel about going to war before WW1?	10	AskHistorians
What motivated the invention of the printing press/What caused an uptick in medieval literacy?	10	AskHistorians
Did people have to slaughter and butcher their own animals in 'olden times'?	7	AskHistorians
What does the pre-Christian history of proselytising look like?	6	AskHistorians
When did 'presidentialisation' of the UK prime minister start?	5	AskHistorians