Grow Up: Radioactive Reality Check

Grow Up: Radioactive Reality Check
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Uranium collectors be like "it's just a spicy rock!" The meme brilliantly mocks people who dismiss radiation hazards while casually handling radioactive minerals. Some naturally occurring rocks (like uraninite or pitchblende) contain uranium-238 which emits alpha particles and can cause radiation sickness with prolonged exposure. The symptoms? Nausea, fatigue, hair loss - but sure, blame it on "bad vibes" from your rock collection. Next time you're fondling that cool glowing specimen, remember: your cells' DNA doesn't care about your personal opinions on nuclear physics!

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