On Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:23:42 +0000, Skipweasel wrote:

In article d992000b-6bdd-467f-9e02-
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I don't know if that is native mercury or a more reactive compound. You
must dispose of them carefully as incinerators will produce toxic fumes
with them.

Though of course coal-fired power stations have been chucking out
mercury for over a century.

Not to mention the local crem!

Ah, Ok - I'll get my coat ...