If you’re in a dusty area or near a “hot spot,” wear an N95 or better mask. This isn’t because radiation is sneaky—it’s because inhaling radioactive particles is like swallowing tiny, angry fireflies. They’ll emit radiation from inside your lungs, which is about as fun as it sounds.
Once you’re out of the danger zone, take a deep breath. You’re probably fine. Most everyday exposures are totally harmless. You get more radiation from a banana (yes, really) than from most “scary” sources. Bananas are radioactive because of potassium-40, so if you’re scared of radiation, you should also be scared of fruit smoothies. But please don’t be—they’re delicious.
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