Is that medically safe? (Image from National Geographic 1972) - τorƍue

http://theodoregray.com/periodi... - Of course, no one in their right mind, then or now, would expose themselves to this much mercury. But, man, doesn't it look like it would be an incredible experience? Mercury is so dense, and clings to itself so strongly, than the man floats on it like Styrofoam floats on water. The pressure inside a pool of mercury rises 13 times more rapidly than the pressure in a pool of water (because it is 13 times more dense). Imagine sticking your arm straight down into a pool of mercury: The pressure on your hand would be as high as if it were 20 feet under water. What must that feel like? - τorƍue

its not clear how bad it really is - it seems like back in the day people played with mercury a lot and most of them werent horribly poisoned, my father included (dipping hands in, etc) - probably playing with it a little isnt so bad tho maybe breathing in the fumes constantly for a longer period of time is less good - bob

Maybe it is cyclically bad. In about 5-10 years it will be therapeutic. - τorƍue

♫ Sittin' on the dock of the bay… ♫ - Jim Norris

Doing this once is safe. Doing this every day at work is not safe. - Gabe

The first emperor of China died from consuming Mercury. He thought it would make him live forever. << Got this from History Channel. I think. - Tanapon