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đź§ The Daily Fact #7
Bananas are naturally radioactive! They contain potassium, which includes a tiny amount of a radioactive isotope called potassium-40. While it's completely safe to eat them, the "banana equivalent dose" has even become a playful unit for measuring radiation exposure—meaning your Geiger counter might actually give a little blip if you have a bunch around!
Which other common food is also slightly radioactive due to potassium-40? |