Tuesday, May 13, 2008

TV Dust

I just learned two things from the Lewiston Morning Tribune. Well, three things.

First: It's not as exciting as the Miami Herald.

Second: Those old fashioned gas pumps only go up to $3.99, so around the country nearly 17,000 gas pumps will have to be retrofitted with higher numbers. Fascinating.

Third: TV dust is the biggest source of chemical flame retardants in your home. That's right, PBDEs are vaporized when your TV heats up and then they end up as dust on the screen and nearby bookshelves and appliances. Besides the fact that they make your brain go stupid it's one more reason to NOT have a TV.

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