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In Tommy Boy, Chris Farley‘s character admits to eating paint chips as a child. What’s the deal with lead paint? It was banned in 1977, because it’s toxic—but the chemical makeup of lead paint is sweet, making it irresistible to kids. They just don’t know any better, which means us marginally smarter adults have come up with warning labels and safety measures to ensure that kids don’t eat poison or choke on toys.
