[meteorite-list] Meteorite offered (NOT an ad)

[Darren Garrison]

You could be...

...sorry to inform him that these kinds of meteorites hold a small but troubling
chance of being a deadly source of radiation [note-- say radiation, NOT
radioactivity].  To be safe, he should immediately wrap it in several layers of
aluminum foil and store it in a metal bucket filled with sand [provide a link to
a local hardware store selling "sandbox" type sand].  Then, tell him that if he
has experienced unexplained aches or flu-like symptoms since finding the
meteorite [he probably has] he may already been contaminated with radiation.
Tell him that, to neutralize the radiation, he must bathe with a dilute mixture
of warm soapy water, tomato juice, and rock salt.  Inform that if he still feels
symptoms afterwards, he should call poison control at 1-800-222-1222 for further
instructions, and contact the local police to remove the meteorite.