Mercury vapors enter the body through the mucous membranes and the lungs, for example, and are stored in the central nervous system and the kidneys, where they develop their toxic effect
Tom Sherak (commentator) (May 19, 1995)
In the same way that Juul holds an ignominious distinction as a bad company, perceptions of the entire tech sector are rapidly shifting from good to bad. Twenty years ago, many jurisdictions resisted big box retailers like Walmart and Home Depot, as well as chains like Starbucks and Old Navy these companies were destroying small businesses and historic neighborhoods
"[The] tobacco plain packaging measure is having an impact by reducing the appeal of tobacco products, increasing the effectiveness of health warnings and reducing the ability of the pack to mislead," the Australian health department claims on its website
So next time youre at the grocery store or garden center, pick up a potyour lungs will thank you.