It's true, dreaming about Milton never shutting up about his stapler really would be a nightmare. Of course, if you woke up to a call by Lumbergh after that, you might start wishing you were in The Matrix.
D'oh. You guys know what's sad? I started writing "The Office" then caught myself and stopped it and then still went ahead and wrote it. I must have been tired.
Liquid mercury is relatively safe. It's the gaseous form that is dangerous because it can be inhaled directly into the bloodstream. If you break a mercury thermometer, scoop up the droplets. Vacuuming will just disperse the mercury as a fine mist into the room where it can be inhaled.
Mercury is about as toxic as lead. Avoid eating it or breathing its vapor for long periods, and it's sensible to wear gloves handling it and wash afterward, but there's no need for panic - casual handling of mercury metal is not going to hurt you.
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I like it :)
I'm off to the mercury shop right now!
I think he would have a high chance of slipping and get a concussion if he did that.