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Because asbestos has rather amazing fire resistant properties it has been used throughout the centuries in homes as well as industry. Asbestos was woven into Egyptian burial clothes that were found in the pyramids. And it is said that Charlemagne had a tablecloth made from asbestos. He cleaned the tablecloth by throwing it into the fire. During the Second World War ... Read More

Asbestos is a naturally occurring, yet potentially hazardous mineral. Nonetheless, throughout the centuries it has been admired for many of its advantageous chemical properties. However, as good as these properties are, there is an extensive history of documentation that proves that exposure to asbestos has been the cause of many severe health problems. And although many of these well-documented cases occurred ... Read More