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Fukushima radiation leaks reach deadly new high | Environment | theguardian.com

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    The nuclear regulation authority said the radiation comprised mostly beta rays that could be blocked by aluminium foil, unlike more penetrative gamma rays.
    SEE? How many times have I told you folks that calling someone a tinfoil hatter is NOT an insult.

    Anyway - I'm glad they are going for the ice wall and hope it helps until they can figure out some safe means -- or safer, at least, of dealing with this crisis.
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      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      SEE? How many times have I told you folks that calling someone a tinfoil hatter is NOT an insult.

      Anyway - I'm glad they are going for the ice wall and hope it helps until they can figure out some safe means -- or safer, at least, of dealing with this crisis.
      The nuclear regulation authority said the radiation comprised mostly beta rays that could be blocked by aluminium foil, unlike more penetrative gamma rays.
      This a double, haha!

      The first one is because what you said is funny and the second one is that they spelled aluminum wrong in the article.

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      • Profile picture of the author seasoned
        Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

        This a double, haha!

        The first one is because what you said is funny and the second one is that they spelled aluminum wrong in the article.

        Terra
        Believe it or not, aluminium, pronounced alum-in-ee-um is the BRITISH way of spelling the american word aluminum, pronounced aluminum. So technically, it ISN'T wrong.

        Steve
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        • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
          Originally Posted by seasoned View Post

          Believe it or not, aluminium, pronounced alum-in-ee-um is the BRITISH way of spelling the american word aluminum, pronounced aluminum. So technically, it ISN'T wrong.

          Steve
          Well, that being the case, all I can say is...I told you I wasn't good at technical stuff. :p

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    Aluminium is actually the international chemical term. Why WE call it aluminum is the mystery.
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    • Profile picture of the author seasoned
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      Aluminium is actually the international chemical term. Why WE call it aluminum is the mystery.
      Well, maybe if you want to get TECHNICAL!

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