What were some of the appealing features of Minamata in the 1950s?
Japans Ominous Dancing Cats and the Disaster That Followed

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What chemical did the Chisso Corporation produce that led to the poisoning?
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How did anaerobic bacteria contribute to the toxicity of mercury in Minamata?
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What symptoms did the cats of Minamata exhibit that indicated they were affected by mercury?
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What was the outcome for human residents of Minamata as a result of methylmercury poisoning?
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Explain how methylmercury can cross the placental barrier.
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What actions were taken by the Chisso Corporation and the government in response to the mercury poisoning?
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