In 1955 Oregon was the setting for a landmark court trial on fluoride poisoning. The Martin vs Reynolds Metals trial not only clearly exposed the dangers of several forms of fluoride emitted in the manufacturing of aluminum but also showed that cooperate sponsored testing can and often does lead to perjury.
The chemical bisphenol A (BPA), widely used in products such as food cans, milk container linings, water pipes and even dental sealants, has now been found to disrupt important effects of estrogen in the developing brain.