The phrase “mad as a hatter” predates Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and was used to describe rage or madness. Hat makers used mercury to prepare animal skins for felt hats, leading to mercury poisoning and erratic behavior, known as “Mad Hatter Syndrome”. The origin of the Mad Hatter character is unclear, but it […]
The Mad Hatter is a character from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. He is known for his absurd headgear and peculiar behavior, and is based on a real-life person. His name comes from the harmful chemicals used in hat manufacturing that caused brain damage. The Mad Hatter is a […]
