Connecticut designated the American Robin (Turdus migratorius) as the official state bird in 1943. Robins are a true thrush and one of America's favorite songbirds. The American Robin is also a state symbol of Michigan and Wisconsin.
Is a Freon leak dangerous? A: A minor Freon leak may not pose a health risk, but exposure to high amounts can cause harmful side effects, such as headaches, dizziness, heart palpitations, and irritation of the lungs, skin or eyes. Touching liquid Freon with bare skin may cause frostbite.
window air conditioner image by Aaron Kohr from Fotolia.com. Freon is the trade name for a group of man-made chemicals called chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). CFCs contain chlorine, fluorine and carbon and are often found in air conditioners and refrigerators. The manufacturing and use of Freons is restricted and is gradually being phased out. People are usually exposed to Freon by accidentally or deliberately breathing it in.