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[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 38 points 1 month ago (5 children)

I'm surprised it actually worked. Liquid mercury isn't really that harmful, it's the vapors that get you. I'd be concerned about it affecting me too, since I'd also be sitting at the board.

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It just says attempted poisoning so I'm not even sure it did actually work.

[–] scarabic@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Comments above say the opponent was hospitalized but not killed. I can’t swear to the veracity. There are many forms of mercury though and they vary in toxicity.

[–] KazuyaDarklight@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Filters shoved deep in the nostrils maybe?

[–] stoly@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I’m no chemist but understand the liquid mercury is safe to handle for short periods provided you wash your hands well. It can absorb through your skin over time though.

[–] WhimsicalSofa@lemmynsfw.com 1 points 1 month ago

Probably not pure mercury but one of the extremely nasty mercury compounds that is easily absorbed through the skin. The victim was very sick.

[–] TheBigBrother@lemmy.world -2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Kamikaze poisoning.. people at both sides will be suspects, seems like a good plan.

[–] TriflingToad@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

ever watched the princess bride?