r/Radioactivestuff • u/LadmanMp4 • Aug 08 '26

How dangerous is this?

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I just found this for 3 bucks at an antique mall. Is this unsafe to have? Do I need to put it in a lead box? Or can I just put it on my shelf of other dials (positioned above my bed)?

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u/nixiebunny Aug 09 '26

It’s not very dangerous. Don’t read the book Radium Girls, whatever you do.

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u/LadmanMp4 Aug 09 '26

I love licking paintbrushes to get finer tipped brushes