I dropped a mercury thermometer in the kitchen, it's been cleaned up, but I wonder, am I going to die?
If a thermometer breaks, try to contain the spill. Never vacuum mercury! Vacuuming can vaporize the mercury and increase the chances of human exposure. ChaCha 24/7!
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About Mercury
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and the smallest planet in our solar system. Mercury is also a naturally occurring element found in air, water and soil. Exposure to mercury can harm the human nervous system and brain, heart, kidneys and lungs.
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