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Even if you hate tuna, have flawless teeth, and only use digital thermometers, humans have historically not been shy about getting a mouthful of mercury.
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All other metals step aside, because today we deal with the king of elements.
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Sometimes, being set in stone isn’t permanent enough.
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Alvarez noticed a great disturbance in the rocks, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.
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