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Fun fact: the snow on the sets of Hollywood movies during the golden age of cinema was made of fine flakes of asbestos.

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@ja_herre

The #WizardofOz 1939 - #CitizenKane 1941 - #HolidayInn 1942 - It’s #AWonderfulLife 1946 - #WhiteChristmas 1954 - #Goldfinger 1964 - #LeMans 1971 - #FullMetalJacket 1987

https://www.asbestos.com/blog/2023/04/03/movies-used-toxic-asbestos/

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8 Classic Movies That Used Toxic Asbestos, Endangering Cast and Crew

These popular movies used asbestos on set, exposing the crew to life-threatening risks. Many on the list are popular holiday films and all-time classics.

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