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[–] Bobbysaurus@lemmy.world 35 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Mercury was used to stiffen hats for a long time. That is also the background for the “mat hatters”.

[–] dogsoahC@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Bow do you stiffen something with mercury?

[–] Kanda@reddthat.com 2 points 2 months ago

Mats with hats?