10 Fashion Trends That Are Super Dangerous

What was a dangerous side effect of wearing clothing dyed with arsenic-based green pigments in the 1700s?

• The clothing would spontaneously combust.

• The dyes caused skin irritation, chemical burns, and open sores.

• The color would fade quickly, leading to disappointment.

• The fabric would become stiff and uncomfortable.

What health problem could occur if a person's blood was poisoned by aniline dyes from their clothing or shoes?

• Increased ability for blood cells to carry oxygen.

• Improved vision and hearing.

• Inflammatory skin reactions, headaches, and dizziness.

• Stronger bones and muscles.

Why did men wearing wool overcoats treated with zinc chloride suffer severe chemical burns when the coats got wet?

• The zinc chloride reacted with the wool to create heat.

• The water made the coats shrink, causing friction burns.

• Zinc chloride is highly corrosive and soluble in water, allowing it to drip onto the skin.

• The coats were poorly made and fell apart when wet.

What happens when tiny asbestos fibers from clothing enter a person's lungs?

• They help the lungs absorb more oxygen.

• They cause irritation, inflammation, scarring, and make breathing difficult.

• They strengthen the lung tissue, making it more resilient.

• They are harmlessly expelled from the body.

What was the process called that hatters used to make felt, which involved mercury nitrate?

• Felting

• Carroting

• Curing

• Dyeing

What was the main ingredient in Venetian Ceruse, a whitening paste used in 16th and 17th-century England?

• Mercury

• Vinegar

• Lead

• Carbon dioxide

What health problems did the "Radium Girls" suffer from due to their work with radium?

• Skin rashes and hair loss

• Anemia, "radium jaw," and bone cancer

• Extreme emotional states and tremors

• Headaches and muscle damage

Why were celluloid accessories dangerous?

• They were heavy and caused injuries.

• They contained toxic dyes that irritated the skin.

• They were made from a highly flammable compound.

• They caused allergic reactions in many people.