how do you purge mercury from your body? [more inside]
posted by thermonuclear.jive.turkey on Sep 29, 2009 - 9 answers

I would like to dispose of a thermometer that might contain mercury. What's the best way to do this, in India? [more inside]
posted by bookish on Sep 28, 2009 - 2 answers

Need help from mechanics! Asking for a friend: On a 2005 Mercury Marquis, the air temperature control does not work. What could be the cause and possible ways to fix it? [more inside]
posted by Houstonian on Sep 24, 2009 - 12 answers

Someone balanced a compact fluorescent lightbulb on my doorknob so that it would break inside my apartment when I opened the door. Can I do anything about this? Am I overreacting? [more inside]
posted by telegraph on Aug 25, 2009 - 30 answers

The other day I accidentally stepped on a package of CFL lightbulbs, buried under a pile of clothing. When I looked at the package I saw that one of the light bulbs was broken, and noticed a small amount of powder escape while I was trying to dispose of it. Later I scoured the room but I couldn't see the powder anymore or find it on any of my clothing. I read online that if you get mercury on your clothing you're supposed to throw it out...but there was so much clothing on the floor that it would be a huge loss for me to throw all of it out, and I'm not sure where, or what amount, of mercury might have gotten on it. [more inside]
posted by unicazurn on Feb 5, 2009 - 18 answers

What is the tastiest seafood with the most omegas and the least mercury? [more inside]
posted by mateuslee on Jan 14, 2009 - 16 answers

I just found out that my friend is eating seven tins of tuna fish a week. I'm concerned about the levels of mercury he may be ingesting. He says he'll consider cutting down on the tuna if I can suggest an alternative that's high in protein, low in fat, not in need of refrigeration, portable and cheap. Any ideas? Any convincing arguments that my concern is groundless? [more inside]
posted by Acheman on Jan 12, 2009 - 44 answers

What do you do with 3lbs. of mercury? [more inside]
posted by Flood on Dec 11, 2008 - 66 answers

How do I fix a thermometer when the mercury has separated? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Jun 27, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm looking for detailed online directions to remove/change the blower motor from a 1998 Mercury Mystique (Ford Contour). I've checked the Contour Enthusiast Group and found nothing. Any suggestions?
posted by charmston on Apr 18, 2008 - 2 answers

How unsafe is it to work in a warehouse filled with hundred + year old stuffed exhibits (buffalo, cougars, birds, snakes, etc.) It contains the archives of a natural history museum. One of the scientists there told me that, although they would like to get rid of some of these old specimens, no one would want them as they were taxidermed the old fashioned way with mercury and formaldehyde, etc. They, also, have a bar of radium from Madame Curie but its on a different floor. I've inquired as to how its packaged but I'd be surprised if its done properly in a lead box. I just read an article that made a connection with working around formaldehyde and ALS - my most feared disease. I only work (volunteer) there 2 days a week but am I in any danger doing so? Thanks
posted by Tullyogallaghan on Apr 17, 2008 - 9 answers

My car stereo display went blank, and it's not the first time. Is my car striking my car stereos blind? [more inside]
posted by Uther Bentrazor on Apr 7, 2008 - 1 answer

My car spontaneously combusted. Please help me avoid getting burned by the insurance company! Of all the values out there, which one is the closest to what they insurance company will offer me, which one should I be aiming for and how should I go about getting it? [more inside]
posted by quakerjono on Mar 3, 2008 - 12 answers

I broke a compact fluorescent light bulb in my bedroom. Rudimentary cleanup, but I'm must go to bed, and my husband's already asleep in there. I saw the scary "leave the room for 15 minutes" mercury warnings on the government cleanup page. Anybody know the science? How bad is this? [more inside]
posted by LobsterMitten on Feb 27, 2008 - 10 answers

just got some amalgam tooth fillings removed, do I really need the (homeopathic) selenium and zinc my dentist prescribed to get the mercury out of my system? [more inside]
posted by meijusa on Oct 9, 2007 - 16 answers

What is going on with my 1998 Mercury Sable? [more inside]
posted by ForeverDcember on Oct 5, 2007 - 8 answers

I want to run a mail server on my computer so that I can feed email from different POP accounts into an IMAP account. The weird part is I don't care to access by IMAP over the web, but I do want to POP it into GMail. Confused? Me too. [more inside]
posted by BigSky on Jun 28, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm installing an aftermarket stereo in my 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, and now the Climate Control won't turn on. [more inside]
posted by Uther Bentrazor on Feb 1, 2007 - 2 answers

Looking for a historical example of someone trying to build up an immunity to mercury poisoning (and obviously failing dismally). [more inside]
posted by monkeyforest on Jan 15, 2007 - 3 answers

Pregnant women are advised to get the flu vaccine. Pregnant women are also advised to avoid mercury. The vast majority of the flu vaccine stock available in the US contains thimerosol. Should a pregnant woman get vaccinated with a flu vaccine that contains thimerosol? Does your answer vary depending on the stage of pregnancy? [more inside]
posted by crazycanuck on Oct 10, 2006 - 26 answers

What are some fun and creative things to do with mercury, & when I'm done how do I dispose of it?!? [more inside]
posted by eli_d on Aug 22, 2006 - 28 answers

Did the greeks, romans, and egyptians actually use cosmetics with a mercury content? [more inside]
posted by SpecialK on Apr 15, 2006 - 7 answers

I just broke a glass thermometer and can't find the mercury. Help! [more inside]
posted by jrossi4r on Mar 23, 2006 - 14 answers

DentalFilter: Anybody else have their amalgam fillings replaced because they're old--NOT because you were worried about their possible harmfulness? [more inside]
posted by lilybeane on Feb 20, 2006 - 18 answers

Given our current state of technology and the world's nuclear armaments, I ask the question that the world needs an answer to: Could we destroy Mars? [more inside]
posted by TwelveTwo on Dec 24, 2005 - 41 answers

Does a mercury filling open to saliva present a health problem? [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah on Sep 30, 2005 - 8 answers

Is heavy metal blood testing worth doing? [more inside]
posted by Kickstart70 on Aug 26, 2005 - 9 answers

Pronunciation/Definition Filter: The "word" merc. (+) [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry on Dec 17, 2004 - 21 answers

I watched Episode 208 of Discoveries This Week on the Discovery Science Channel, and there was a short blurb about mercury levels in fish. They showed a web site with drop down boxes so you could enter in what fish you have been eating and come up with a figure for how much mercury you have been consuming. I didn't have anything to write on, and by the time I got home to the computer I couldn't recall the address. The Discovery site is useless and I'm not having any luck with Google. Did anyone catch it and go to the site they mentioned?
posted by Orb on Apr 19, 2004 - 3 answers