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ponte95ma t1_jdt2r2v wrote

I mean ... their HQ is right on Walnut Street.

And then there's our amazing Library.

(FLP's online databases include one that promises Philadelphia Magazine, but it turns out to go back only to 2005, and plain text-only anyway.)

A couple more digital pokes turned up a selection from the previous decade, courtesy of a former editorial director of PhillyMag.

Just browsing? or looking for a specific cover? or ...?

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DonovanMcLoughlin t1_jdsy54q wrote

No, boiling water contaminated with latex does not make it drinkable. Latex is a natural rubber material that is not soluble in water, so boiling the water will not remove the latex particles or make the water safe to drink.

In fact, drinking water contaminated with latex can be harmful to your health. Latex can contain allergens that can cause an allergic reaction, particularly in individuals who have a latex allergy. Additionally, latex may also contain harmful chemicals or bacteria that can contaminate the water.

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