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Mini apologizes with Spam and chocolate

Feb 4
Spam

The American arm of Mini, the British-born maker of small cars, apparently also has a big heart. Coming just shortly before Valentine’s day, it has shipped a package of chocolate  Read More

Study: Less Tetraethyllead means higher IQs

Jan 30
Space-filling model of the tetraethyllead molecule, the antiknock agent agent added to leaded petrol. It was the single cause of atmospheric lead pollution in the 20th century.

Lead used to be used in gasoline because it helped prevent micro-weld wear in exhaust valves and reduce knocking, thus inhibiting pre-combustion. But the air pollution leaded gas exhaust created  Read More