On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:21:50 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

Bruce wrote:

I think the food poisoning might be the least of your worries. Far more
worrying is the prospect of the nuclear core melting down and taking up
residence in the basement ...


cant happen with a pebble bed..

While it might not melt out It's not impossible for the bottom to fall
out of a pebble bed reactor.


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