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Lead Poisoning May Have Made Ancient Romans a Bit Less Intelligent

January 6, 2025Katherine KorneiComments Off on Lead Poisoning May Have Made Ancient Romans a Bit Less Intelligent
Exposure to lead from mining probably lowered I.Q. levels in the empire, research has found. It might be the world’s first case of widespread industrial pollution.
Tagged Hazardous and Toxic Substances, Lead, Research, Rome (Italy)
Katherine Kornei
https://www.nytimes.com/section/world?emc=rss&partner=rss

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