[Orual]

But I think you'll live ;)

Luckily the only side effect that I suffered was my Dad's unconcerned reaction: "That was a dumb thing to do." I suppose I'm still alive because my dentist insisted on replacing all my mercury filling$$$$, else surely I would have perished long ago.

[tom paine 2]

You can have my thermometer when you pry it from my cold dead hands!
Our Senators have too much time on their hands. We need to limit legislative sessions to one month preferebly in July.

[general_re]

Ingestion of elemental mercury isn't as bad as inhalation - mercury used to be used as a laxative, believe it or not.

I suppose I'm still alive because my dentist insisted on replacing all my mercury filling$$$$, else surely I would have perished long ago.

Oh, undoubtedly. ;)

One problem for people who get exercised about their fillings is that mercury reacts with aluminum, presenting yet another issue for those who prefer a certain type of headgear....