Extra Credit Questions

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(08-20-2018 05:10 PM)AussieMick Wrote:  Using Laurie's answer, I'll say mercury. Yes, I know that's what blue mass (Laurie's answer) was. But maybe this person took it 'neat'. I did a quick google and noted that you could inhale mercury. So maybe that's the answer? Breathing in mercury vapour?

Breathing in mercury vapor while working in the manufacture of hats is claimed to be the cause of Boston Corbett's weird behavior. It also is the origin of the term "mad as a hatter" or simply "Mad Hatter."