Alpha is the weakest, usually stopping on the skin or other thin layer. Gamma goes right through a person. In college, we were warned more about beta emission because beta could enter the body by couldn’t leave in the same way that gamma could.
But I couldn’t walk through a door-sized version if there were a screen, unless there’s some other European magic I didn’t know about.
The fact that they come in door sizes is new to me, but that sounds magical. Now if only bugs didn’t see a cracked door or window and think it’s free real-estate.
Who knows, maybe polio will have a resurgence. It’ll go nicely with the measles surge.
You’re stronger than me, friend. I’ve lost faith in people long ago.
That’s ridiculous. We won’t have oceans that far in the future.
“We just found out…”
I do appreciate how the one country that DIDN’T retaliate for massive bombs dropped on them is represented here.
More than just sending the poor or prisoners out to “sweep” the field?
Way too many books are “best sellers”. How many of your own book do you have to buy to reach that threshold?
What I hear when I hear “company store”.
And finally, a slightly more updated version
I really don’t understand why a “peace treaty” is being brokered by a third party, seemingly without the input of one of the actual warring sides.
I assumed that was just how the UK looked most of the time.
Number go up make people happy.
If the only penalty of a crime is a fine, then that crime is legal for a fee.
Reminds me of the fake names of deceased plane staff from several years back.
Turns out rock bottom has a basement.
What the fuck? Paying for the privilege to wear pajamas? That’s bullshit. I’m glad we haven’t had to deal with that yet. My little one gets to earn bringing a stuffy to school, and sometimes they just have fun days. But paying is horrible. I feel bad for the families who just can’t afford it. Then the kids get made fun of. It’s a horrible cycle.
I can’t hear you!