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Re: Russian trick
From: Jared Sherman
Date: 2004 Oct 5, 20:46 -0400
From: Jared Sherman
Date: 2004 Oct 5, 20:46 -0400
Alex- Readily. You may find it a bit pricey, and bear in mind it is very much considered toxic waste because it is toxic, being able to pass in through the skin. Any "scientific supply" or chemical supplier should still be able to sell it to you, or a local "botanica" which is a sort of voodoo-herbal-religious supply store found in Caribbean immigrant neighborhoods in the US. They sell small vials, probably more expensive than the chemical supplier. If you mail order it, remember it is after all mercury--shipping will be higher than you'd think for a cup of "stuff". All considered...I'm not sure I'd want any quantity of it around, knowing I'd eventually spill it somehow, or have to dispose of it eventually.
