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that Marie Currie kept vials of radium in her pockets and next to her bed because she liked the glow. Now, more than 80 years since her death, the body of Marie Curie is still radioactive.

Jun 25, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that Marie Currie kept vials of radium in her pockets and next to her bed because she liked the glow. Now, more than 80 years since her death, the body of Marie Curie is still radioactive.

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