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Asbestos White Christmas
Were you dreaming of a white Christmas? Thankfully, in this day and age it is safe. Although, during the 1940's and 1950's fake snow was made from asbestos. Remember flocked Christmas trees? This popular craze helped make white asbestos commonly available in homes across the country. Frightening to know, not only were everyday people exposed to this dangerous element, but some of our most beloved movie stars were as well. White asbestos chrysotile snow was used in some of our favorite movies. In 1942, an iconic song was featur…
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