Hatmakers
in the 17th century commonly used mercury to cure the felt. Mercury is toxic,
and its health effects showed up in the hat makers in the form of behavioral
quirks that made them appear "mad," or crazy. And now you know.
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That's a fascinating origin Ginny, thank you for sharing that and also for these fun hats.
I never knew that Ginny Thanks for interesting information
Wow!! You are so amazing in all these interesting tidbits of information!!
I didn't know about that, so interesting !☺
I had no idea where the saying came from. How interesting. I could never see myself wearing a hat like either of these but I do love the colors of the first one
Those are very interesting hats! I think I’ll pass on wearing them though.
learn something new every day. so glad we don't wear hats now... and especially that first one.
I would not have the nerve to wear either of those, or I would probably be mad as a hatter.
Now I know... Hats really make one look elegant!
The hats are pretty. Thanks for the lesson on the source of the saying.
Again - the rest of the story - I did not know that.
Okay those are some big hats there!
Those are some MAD hats! ;-)
Those are lovely hats! I didn't know where the saying came from. Thank you for a very interesting info :-)
I LOVE trivia like this!! Who woulda known...interesting tidbit. And awesome hats.
Pretty hats. Interesting information on the origin of hat makers.
These are very colourful. My Mom always wore a hat to church. I again, don't wear hats unless I'm out in the sun.
Wow, interesting trivia.
My mother loved wearing hats and even had a couple with feathers like that. But that was a very long time ago.
Love finding out the origins of words and phrases. Thanks for the enlightenment!
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