It began with a smell I couldn’t place—sharp, unfamiliar, and completely out of place in an otherwise calm kitchen. Moments earlier, everything had felt routine, almost automatic. Then I touched the plug connected to my air fryer and froze. It was warm, slightly warped, and suddenly impossible to ignore. This was an appliance I used nearly every day without a second thought, something I trusted as much as my stove or fridge. That brief moment of surprise quickly turned into concern, and it changed the way I look at everyday habits we assume are harmless. Like many people, I had...
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