This year proved the age-old maxim: buyer beware. Not only did we discover that herbal supplements may not contain what they claim , we also learned that tampons can be hazardous for your health in more ways than one . It was also a shocking year in environmental news as scientists realized that their worst fears may be coming true , China’s toxic lakes reminded us about the true cost of our smartphones and would-be scientists were banned from taking photos in Yellowstone National Park. Check out all 12 stories and let us know which one surprised you the most. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll. Read the rest of 12 most jaw-dropping Inhabitat stories of the year
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12 most jaw-dropping Inhabitat stories of the year