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Mercury poisoning
It was popularized in alice in wonderland by the mad hatter. Mercury was used to help shape hats, i was told. It can be found in fish (tuna, halibut, king mackerel, tilefish, shark, swordfish & salmon), release from burning of fossil fuels especially coal, fluorescent light bulbs, some in dental fillings, old thermometers and blood pressure cuffs.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
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