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Originally posted by losthellhound
Mercury isnt that bad in its pure form, and it would take more then a finger dipping to hurt you. It's ethanized mercury you have to worry about (the stuff in thermometers), or mercury + heat
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Err, no.
Mercury is also readily absorbed through the skin.
Anyway, back in the 70's I played with mercury all the time, including dipping my finger in it.
Lots of fun.
Thank God we know better now.