![During the 1800's mercury nitrate was used in the felting process, long... | Download Scientific Diagram During the 1800's mercury nitrate was used in the felting process, long... | Download Scientific Diagram](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299160798/figure/fig2/AS:669089940910100@1536534881913/During-the-1800s-mercury-nitrate-was-used-in-the-felting-process-long-term-exposure-led.png)
During the 1800's mercury nitrate was used in the felting process, long... | Download Scientific Diagram
![TIL that the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland is “mad” because of mercury poisoning, in which hats are made from animal skins treated with mercury. : r/TIL_Uncensored TIL that the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland is “mad” because of mercury poisoning, in which hats are made from animal skins treated with mercury. : r/TIL_Uncensored](https://i.redd.it/w2piref8vys21.jpg)
TIL that the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland is “mad” because of mercury poisoning, in which hats are made from animal skins treated with mercury. : r/TIL_Uncensored
![Today I learned the phrase "mad as a hatter" or "madhatter" comes from old hat makers using mercury to shape animal pelts into top hats. : r/todayilearned Today I learned the phrase "mad as a hatter" or "madhatter" comes from old hat makers using mercury to shape animal pelts into top hats. : r/todayilearned](https://external-preview.redd.it/a7vTt8q2BC0c8e62pzhyvIEHMCQghji5tSiou-c_BkE.jpg?auto=webp&s=bf2d1951b27d67d844dfa467dab5ab4b6a422de9)
Today I learned the phrase "mad as a hatter" or "madhatter" comes from old hat makers using mercury to shape animal pelts into top hats. : r/todayilearned
![EAPCCT on X: "It is postulated that the Mad Hatter is inspired by the high rate of mercury poisoning among those working in the hat industry in the 19th century. Mercury poisoning EAPCCT on X: "It is postulated that the Mad Hatter is inspired by the high rate of mercury poisoning among those working in the hat industry in the 19th century. Mercury poisoning](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FYnhRF8XkAM1cJI.jpg)