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Mini: That Time Humans Loved Radiation

Mini: That Time Humans Loved Radiation

Update: 2025-09-08
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This is another exploration of bad idea history. At one point, humans got really into consuming and surrounding themselves with irradiated materials. This idea stands out because the origins can be traced back to a clear starting point and "logic." FYI: Don't consume or put yourself (or anyone else) near radium. We'll explain why.

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Links and References: 
  1. https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9912414468002121
  2. https://www.arpansa.gov.au/understanding-radiation/what-is-radiation/ionising-radiation


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Mini: That Time Humans Loved Radiation

Mini: That Time Humans Loved Radiation

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