I guess that's more proof that the stuff needs to go where it CAN do damage; i.e, inside you.
I wouldn't have even considered handling any form of uranium with bare hands. Still, I suppose it's safer with gloves and a good mask on, eh?

Doesn't cigerette smoke have a radioactive substance in it? I thought I heard that, but can't remember when or where.
That's nuts that even after therapy someone continues to smoke. Glad I never took up the habit.

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