stackyFACTSTrusting human senses around radiation is a fantastic way to glow in the dark, so we wear paranoid jewelry instead. Dosimeters measure cumulative exposure to ionizing radiation over time, turning black if you have messed up your life choices. They are essentially silent scorecards for how cooked your cells are.
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