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How was lead discovered?
Lead does not occur as a metal in nature, so how was it ever discovered? Marcos Martin贸n-Torres, professor of archaeological science at UCL in London, UK, explains how lead is different to other metals, like gold and silver.
(Image: Balls of lead, Credit: Getty Images.)
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