North Carolina was very lucky back in 1961

Platapus · 09-21-13, 02:20 PM

There was a lot we did not understand about radioactivity in the 40-60's

Stealhead · 09-21-13, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

There was a lot we did not understand about radioactivity in the 40-60's

The X-ray machines at the shoe stores need I say more?

Platapus · 09-21-13, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealhead

The X-ray machines at the shoe stores need I say more?

http://www.orau.org/ptp/collection/s...fluor/shoe.htm

Shoe-fitting Fluoroscope

http://www.museumofquackery.com/devices/shoexray.htm

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By 1970, shoe fitting x-ray units had been banned in 33 states including Minnesota and strict regulation in the remaining 17 states made their operation impractical. Believe it or not, this particular shoe-fitting x-ray unit was found in 1981 in a department store in Madison, West Virginia. It was still being used in the store's shoe department! When it was pointed out to the store managers that it was against West Virginia law to operate a shoe-fitting x-ray unit, they donated it to the USFDA.

Irradiating children's feet. What could possibly go wrong?

Stealhead · 09-21-13, 03:10 PM

In the late 40's it was trendy in medicine to have people soak I guess gamma rays from an X-ray machine if what ever ailed you.My uncle in 49 or 50 when he was about 7 years old they did that to him for some thing not sure what it was a cold maybe as it was around his neck.

Well in the early 70's he started having thyroid problems so they took samples of his thyroid and sent them to experts on radiation caused cancers in Hiroshima Japan who where at the time and I assume still are the leading experts.They advised that the entire thyroid be removed. He has never had any problems since.

ETR3(SS) · 09-21-13, 03:41 PM

X-Ray machines emit X-Ray radiation.

Stealhead · 09-21-13, 03:49 PM

Well you also have for use on non living things gamma ray machines.they use those to inspect for cracks in aircraft landing gear,wing spars stuff like that.I friend did that job (NDI non destructive inspection) in the USAF.

During NCO school we had to do a presentation about our job his was pretty interesting.One of those gamma ray machines could kill a horse in 30 seconds he might have exaggerated that part a little to make everyone laugh but you do not want to get exposed to the rays they emit.They have a way to block the rays so that they do not go very far.

They use Gamma ray machines to inspect trucks and things at boarders and ports.I always wonder they must somehow verify that no people are hidden inside the object to be inspected.I have seen photos that imply other wise.I suppose they shut the machine off right away if they see people inside.

Oberon · 09-21-13, 03:56 PM

I'm just going to leave this here:

http://gizmodo.com/5869753/once-upon...n-the-dark-sex

It was quite effective at stopping fertilisation though...

09-21-13, 02:20 PM	#1
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09-21-13, 03:49 PM	#6
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Well you also have for use on non living things gamma ray machines.they use those to inspect for cracks in aircraft landing gear,wing spars stuff like that.I friend did that job (NDI non destructive inspection) in the USAF. During NCO school we had to do a presentation about our job his was pretty interesting.One of those gamma ray machines could kill a horse in 30 seconds he might have exaggerated that part a little to make everyone laugh but you do not want to get exposed to the rays they emit.They have a way to block the rays so that they do not go very far. They use Gamma ray machines to inspect trucks and things at boarders and ports.I always wonder they must somehow verify that no people are hidden inside the object to be inspected.I have seen photos that imply other wise.I suppose they shut the machine off right away if they see people inside. Last edited by Stealhead; 09-21-13 at 04:04 PM.

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09-21-13, 03:10 PM	#4
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	In the late 40's it was trendy in medicine to have people soak I guess gamma rays from an X-ray machine if what ever ailed you.My uncle in 49 or 50 when he was about 7 years old they did that to him for some thing not sure what it was a cold maybe as it was around his neck. Well in the early 70's he started having thyroid problems so they took samples of his thyroid and sent them to experts on radiation caused cancers in Hiroshima Japan who where at the time and I assume still are the leading experts.They advised that the entire thyroid be removed. He has never had any problems since.

09-21-13, 03:56 PM	#7
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I'm just going to leave this here: http://gizmodo.com/5869753/once-upon...n-the-dark-sex It was quite effective at stopping fertilisation though...