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From 1932 to 1968, tons of mercury seeped into the clear waters of Minamata Bay, Japan, causing health and environmental problems still felt today. As the first global treaty on mercury finally comes into force, what have we really learned from this disaster?

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EXPANDING BRAIN RETURN TO MINAMATA The Mysterious Disease That Changed The Way We Think About Mercury Poisoning digg.com From 1932 to 1968, tons of mercury seeped into the clear waters of Minamata Bay, Japan, causing health and environmental problems still felt today. As the first global treaty on mercury finally comes into force, what have we really learned from this disaster? YOU'VE SEEN 'GHOST IN THE SHELL' RIGHT? The Dangers Of The 'Brainternet' motherboard.vice.com Can you hack the Internet of Brains? IT'S NOT DRUGS Something In Our Brain Is Making These Spirals Look Like They Are Moving popsci.com These playful circles stay still when you stare them down one at a time, but spin frustratingly when spied all together. SMILES WE DIGG | SPONSORED Millennials Are Killing Braces (JK, But These Are Great) smiledirectclub.com If you're a grown adult who wants a straighter smile but sure as hell doesn't want braces, try SmileDirectClub. Their aligners are invisible, affordable, and shipped straight to your door. Use the promo code YOUDIGG for a free scan or 50% off your at-home impression kit. POWER IS RELATIVE AUDIT *THIS* Trump DOJ Nominee Pushed Scientology-Based Detox Program wired.com On September 15, the Trump administration nominated Jon Adler as the Department of Justice's director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance. This should make the Church of Scientology very, very happy. HIGHER AND HIGHER AND HIGHER Why Is Weed Getting More Potent? gizmodo.com A recent federal study found that "the potency of illicit cannabis plant material has consistently risen over time since 1995 from approximately 4% in 1995 to approximately 12% in 2014." EVERYTHING DIES? The Post-Antibiotic Era Is Here. Now What? wired.com Now, the question is: How fast is pan-resistance going to spread? VIDEO OF THE DAY MILK BONE Abandoned Cow That Was Raised Indoors Thinks It's A Dog digg.com And a very good dog, to boot. This Highland cow was rejected by its herd, and so its owners decided to do something a little untraditional, raising it inside the family home. IN THE NEWS North Korea Says It Has The Right To Shoot Down US Warplanes New Week, New Health Care Bill — Here's What You Need To Know The Latest On The Increasingly Dire Situation In Puerto Rico, And How To Help Twitter Releases Statement Clarifying Why It Hasn't Banned Donald Trump Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Kneels With Dallas Players Before Anthem In Arizona SMILES WE DIGG | SPONSORED No More Monthly Office Visits To Get A Straight Smile smiledirectclub.com SmileDirectClub aligners are 60% less than what braces typically cost. Everything's assessed online, so you don't even need the monthly visits to the dentist! Use the promo code YOUDIGG for a free scan or 50% off your at-home impression kit. It's Tuesday. Try to keep an open mind. View the Edition at Digg.com »

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