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Mad as a Hatter


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MAD AS A HATTER is from 1829 as "demented," 1837 as "enraged," according to a modern theory supposedly from erratic behavior caused by prolonged exposure to poison mercuric nitrate, used in making felt hats. 

“I don't think..." 
"Then you shouldn't talk," said the Hatter.” 


Hatter: Have I gone mad?
Alice:   I'm afraid so. You're entirely bonkers. But I'll tell you a secret. 
            All the best people are.


I've been considering words that start with the letter M. Moron. Mutiny. Murder. Mmm-malice. ~HATTER



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