asbestos, n.Trivia

The Wizard of Oz used asbestos, whose health risks were already known in 1939, in the snow, the Wicked Witch’s broom, and the Scarecrow’s entire outfit

When cigarettes were first linked to lung cancer, cigarette companies attempted to make them healthier by adding asbestos filters.

Romans weaved asbestos fibers into a cloth-like material that was then sewn into tablecloths and napkins.

The snow used in the Wizard of Oz was 100% pure asbestos