Also, check the weight. Lalique used 12% lead oxide in his crystal, while his son Marc doubled it to 24% post-1945, so genuine pieces are heavy. You can also check the lead content with a black light.

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The reason for that is simple. Lead crystal is glass that includes lead oxide. Lead is dense and therefore heavy; it also gives the glass its signature light refraction. "A piece is deemed crystal if ...

Consumer Reports detected inorganic arsenic, a known carcinogen, in eight baby formulas and harmful levels of lead in 18 of the formulas tested. Lead exposure in babies can hurt their brain ...

It’s possible, though, for heavy metals like lead to end up in tap water from old, corroded lead pipes and fixtures. [2] This study suggests brewed tea leaves may help mitigate potential exposure.

Environment A surprising health benefit of drinking tea A new study found that tea leaves can naturally filter lead and other toxic contaminants from water.

Flood warnings issued in parts of Southeast as heavy rains and severe storms threaten. And melting snow could lead to ice jams in some areas.

Ken Martin, one of the front-runners to lead the Democratic National Committee, said on Tuesday that he had support from 200 members of the party, a level of backing that is close to what he needs ...

Researchers then conducted more than 35,000 individual tests for a range of contaminants, including heavy metals (lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury), bisphenols (BPA and BPS), and other industrial ...

Protein powders may contain high levels of lead and cadmium, with chocolate-flavored and plant-based products testing at the highest levels, a new report said.

Kick off ROADSHOW’s all-new Season 29 with treasures that include a 1976 Marvel UK Super Spider-Man #175 cover art, a 1926 Rogers Hornsby sterling trophy, and Winslow Homer watercolors, ca. 1879 ...