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[–] [email protected] 32 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Sounds like Janel is a vampire.

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[–] [email protected] 53 points 1 year ago (3 children)
[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Looks like what should actually be concerning people is the nickel in the inner metal that leeches into hot and acidic drinks. The cups are "designed" for cold drinks only, but people certainly aren't using them that way.

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[–] [email protected] 37 points 1 year ago (27 children)

Why would they use lead based solder? Oh right, it's cheaper.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Cheaper, easier to work with, melts at lower temps, flows better, take your pick.

That being said, why they aren’t spot welded is a mystery. I suppose solder is a better connection, but still. Why take the chance?

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

It's pretty goold solder too.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (7 children)

Eh? What country has a king and child labour?

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Ontario recently legalized high school students dropping out and getting a full time job before graduating.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

Florida is currently trying to roll back child labor laws so children can work construction and roofing

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Cambodia does have measurable child labour and a king.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Hmm. What about lead utensils?

[–] [email protected] 44 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The US has child labor (several "red" states that have pushed for younger work ages), and one party is actively working on the King part.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

US has child labor, UK has a king.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

I suppose it doesn't need to be your king, although it is implied.

And they did give an entire town lead poisoning.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wasn't the king crowned last year?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Pretty sure the UK doesn't have children working in factories.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Give it five years. Brexit means Brexit!

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[–] [email protected] 191 points 1 year ago (6 children)

If you're drinking from a lead cup in 2024, that's on you...

[–] [email protected] 143 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I think it's a reference to the Stanley cup craze and subsequent tiktok posting about bioavailable lead in damaged ones

[–] [email protected] 78 points 1 year ago (2 children)

From what I can find the Stanley Cup trophy is made from a silver and nickel alloy, so you should be able to drink from it.

[–] [email protected] 111 points 1 year ago (3 children)

From what I can find the Stanley Cup trophy is made from a silver and nickel alloy, so you should be able to drink from it.

Not sure if you missed it, but Stanley (the company) released an insulated drinking cup through Target that was limited edition and caused a minor craze. It's not the Stanley cup, the NHL championship trophy.

[–] [email protected] 47 points 1 year ago (5 children)
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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

wasn't there some thing about a lady with a bunch of em under her trunk?

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[–] [email protected] 56 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Why the hell do you drink from a lead cup in 2024?

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago (13 children)

Stanley Cups apparently contain lead for a seal.

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Yeah, we all know asbestos would make a better insulator for your coffee and whatnot.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago

Ah, go on, then.

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