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Smithsonianmag
Coverage of Smithsonianmag in the Nexus archive.
- Leaded Gas Was a Known Poison the Day It Was Invented (2016)
The article discusses how leaded gasoline was recognized as a toxic substance from its invention, highlighting historical awareness of its dangers. It references a 2016 study and includes online discussion metrics from Hacker News.
- University of Oxford Is Older Than the Aztec Empire and Other Facts of History (2013)
The article highlights that the University of Oxford predates the Aztec Empire and shares other surprising historical facts. It is sourced from Smithsonianmag and includes a Hacker News discussion with 27 points and one comment.