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Safe to swim in nuclear spent fuel pool?
What if I took a swim in a typical spent nuclear fuel pool? Would I need to dive to actually experience a fatal amount of radiation? How long could I stay safely at the surface?
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- 52
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- 8
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On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2022 | Safe to swim in nuclear spent fuel pool? by 83457 | 52 | 8 |
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