Diary (January 6, 2022)

Online diary of Karl Jones for Thursday January 6, 2022.

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Lewis and Clark and mercury

Some Lewis and Clark campsites have been identified by high levels of mercury in the ground.

The mercury is from pills containing mercurous chloride, used by expedition members as treatment for any of various illnesses, including constipation and syphilis.

http://www.lewis-clark.org/article/2039

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