#9: Lead Paint as Décor
Bright, glossy, and deadly — lead paint was the decorator’s dream and the pediatrician’s nightmare. It coated toys, walls, and cribs, giving nurseries a colorful glow and toddlers mild poisoning. Parents praised its durability; kids gnawed the window sills. It took decades for regulators to catch up.
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Today, a single chip of lead paint triggers hazmat suits and lawsuits. Back then, it was just another “washable finish.”