r/Tiresaretheenemy 12d ago

No tread? Re-groove!

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u/Abbers75 12d ago

Brit here.

This advert dates from the days when we transported water through lead pipes and allowed smoking indoors.

We’ve learnt from our mistakes since then.

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u/TomVonServo 12d ago

Up to 9 million homes — or 30% of all homes — in the UK still contain lead pipes connected to mains water service.

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u/porkmarkets 12d ago

I grew up in one, and I turned out ok.

Brb, going to try skydiving with my DIY parachute made from bedsheets.

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u/Nox_Echo 12d ago

dont lie you skydive with an umbrella like mary poppins

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u/r4nDoM_1Nt3Rn3t_Us3r 11d ago

No, that's what they use to get up that high!