
Chalk dust is non-toxic, but it’s not safe to inhale in large quantities.
Adding calcium carbonate to soil increases its alkalinity and fucks with trees.
This is a good example of a simple, easy to understand solution to a complex problem that’s completely wrong. It’s the opposite concept to KISS. Terraforming is not simple or easy to understand because of the possible side effects.
For me it’s cutting the big toenail too short. I cut it straight across on the inside edge. Leaving about 1/8-1/4 inch of white. Toe builds a callous under it that never goes away. If i cut it short it hurts for a month.