Like, I feel like I’m missing something lol

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      Nowdays people look back at the Roman empire and are amazed at how technologically advanced it was

      In the future people will look back at the US empire and be amazed at how supremely idiotic it was

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        People look back at the Roman empire and are both amazed at how technologically advanced it was AND how supremely idiotic it was. Remember those cool lead pipes they used?

        We’ll do the same with the US. “Man they made some really cool shit before destroying themselves”

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          Well, to be fair, lead is very slow-killing, so it’s hard to find out it’s toxic. Even modern societies used lead in children’s toys until recently.

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            Also, while it was not the best idea to use lead for the pipes, their water was also very hard and all those pipes quickly started building up limestone on the inside, thus costing the pipes and preventing much lead from getting into the water. So the kind of got lucky with that.

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          Lol I’ve lived in two apartments now that had mandated lead paint warnings for residents. More things change and all that shit.