• Baguette@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    5 days ago

    Depends on the state of mercury. Mercury in an inorganic state is survivable. It’d probably still mess up your organs. Organic mercury or mercury in its vapor form is a lot more dangerous, and can cross the blood brain barrier.

    A medical video essay about mercury: https://youtu.be/NJ7M01jV058