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Fetlocks_Glistening t1_jdw1yrc wrote

Reply to comment by Gomphos in TIL the SL-1 was the only reactor accident in U.S. history which resulted in immediate fatalities, killing 3 military operators in 1961, pinning one of them to the ceiling. by rigorousthinker

So, does it glow or not? You can't not include that detail!

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PM-ME-SOMETHING-GOOD t1_jdwtnsm wrote

Yeah it actually glows so bright you can see it from the ISS. It stands out from the city lights because of the unique blue-green emission spectrum from the fission products that ended up in the victim's body. ISS Cmdr. Chris Hadfield took thousands of photos during his time up there, and one of my favorites is this image of the distinctive glow.

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Smooth-Dig2250 t1_jdyxjmn wrote

We appreciate your service towards educating the less fortunate.

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