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TIL of PFOA or C8, better known as Teflon. Teflon(PFOA) is considered a "forever chemical" in that there is no naturally occurring process that can break it down. It's now found in the blood of 98% of humans in the U.S. And is specifically linked to 6 cancers/health aliments.

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