For context, this is a (rather old) Cullmann 2502. The head features a slot (30 x 5 mm) with two set screws on the front facing side (see other pictures). I thought it could be a mounting point for accessories but could not find any info online...
Front face with set screws:
Full tripod:
Good to hear, those are silicone based as far as I know. Not totally risk free but much much better than the alternatives.
You might actually not be better off with parchment paper, it is nonadhesive thanks to fluorinated compounds (PFAS) or silicone in most cases
Hmm that sweet PCB taste
He has costumes, we're not total animals
You might not be better off with metal ustensils, loads of PFAS are used in the manufacturing process and end up in the finished product.
A professor once told me: "You cannot avoid contamination, you just have to diversify the sources."
FYI items labeled as microwavable are tested to assess what leaches in the food or liquids under normal use. The leachate has to be identified and approved by the FDA (doesn't mean safe but at least ok-ish)
PFAS are hydrophobic molecules so, not knowing what to do with it, your system will store them with the fat (also hydrophobic). Doesn't do much in itself (depends on the exact molecule though) but the issue is bioaccumulation and amplification: imagine the food chain as a large hopper, sprinkle a bit of none biodegradable shit on top and imagine the dose you get at the bottom of it. In larger quantities you start disrupting processes in the body often leading to cancers or a myriad of symptoms caused by endocrine disrupting.
Edit: commented before watching your link, there's slightly more to it but that's the gist yup
If you are in Europe, KameraStore is also quite nice (based in Finland). Bought my first DSLR with an extra lens and a few accessories for a nice price from there. Also, they inspect and test every piece of equipment (secondhand) so you have an added piece of mind.