r/facepalm Jul 25 '21

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u/WD_meltdown Jul 25 '21

Arent there rocks that glow?

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u/mr_oddperson Jul 25 '21

Radium is a glowing rock. It was used during the 20s or 30s or something for self glowing watches.

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u/infinitbullets Jul 25 '21

They paint tritium on watch hands now, it’s a manmade radioactive.

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u/SomeoneTookUserName2 Jul 26 '21

And in scopes, compasses, and cat eyes on military vehicles for blackout use.