Sodium Disposal in 1947
Sodium residues are a big problem for factories, and in 1947 the easiest solution was to ... dump them in a lake, more precisely in Lake Lenore located in eastern Washington State. The effect is quite spectacular since the reaction creates sodium hydroxide base and hydrogen gas, which ignites creates a bright flame. Of course, no one thought about the effects to the environment, but then again, who would need a clean lake?
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