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Roman Empire’s use of lead lowered IQ levels across Europe, study finds (www.theguardian.com)
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Scientists measured atmospheric concentrations of lead in ancient times and concluded the vast lead use of the Roman empire led to a drop in IQ in the population.

Roman children had only a fraction of the lead buildup that US children had in the 1970s due to leaded gasoline.

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