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| Tea (rec.drink.tea) Discussion relating to tea, the world's second most consumed beverage (after water), made by infusing or boiling the leaves of the tea plant (C. sinensis or close relatives) in water. |
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12-12-2004, 09:36 PM
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Derek wrote:
On 12 Dec 2004 04:22:06 -0800, Bruno Beam wrote: Scientists say that some teas have almost lethal doses of Americiumfluoride in them, so better drink coffee, because Amerciumfluoride is not very healthy. Given that Americium Fluoride is radioactive, if there's enough of it in tea to be lethal, then we've got bigger problems than heavy metal poisoning. That's why I -always- do an alpha frisk of my tea before I drink. No Americium, Neptunium, Protactinium, etc for me thank you very much! 
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12-12-2004, 09:36 PM
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Derek wrote:
On 12 Dec 2004 04:22:06 -0800, Bruno Beam wrote: Scientists say that some teas have almost lethal doses of Americiumfluoride in them, so better drink coffee, because Amerciumfluoride is not very healthy. Given that Americium Fluoride is radioactive, if there's enough of it in tea to be lethal, then we've got bigger problems than heavy metal poisoning. That's why I -always- do an alpha frisk of my tea before I drink. No Americium, Neptunium, Protactinium, etc for me thank you very much!
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12-12-2004, 09:36 PM
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Derek wrote:
On 12 Dec 2004 04:22:06 -0800, Bruno Beam wrote: Scientists say that some teas have almost lethal doses of Americiumfluoride in them, so better drink coffee, because Amerciumfluoride is not very healthy. Given that Americium Fluoride is radioactive, if there's enough of it in tea to be lethal, then we've got bigger problems than heavy metal poisoning. That's why I -always- do an alpha frisk of my tea before I drink. No Americium, Neptunium, Protactinium, etc for me thank you very much!
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12-12-2004, 09:37 PM
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Alex Chaihorsky wrote:
I know, its a huge problem. That is why I always test my teas for alpha radioactivity. If I found a tea radioactive - I do not drink it. But I do not throw it away - it makes perfect Christmas present to people I do not like. Since I adopted that strategy, I have fewer and fewer unpleasant people around me. Cheers, Sasha. "Bruno Beam" wrote in message om... Scientists say that some teas have almost lethal doses of Americiumfluoride in them, so better drink coffee, because Amerciumfluoride is not very healthy. Jinx!
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12-12-2004, 09:37 PM
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Alex Chaihorsky wrote:
I know, its a huge problem. That is why I always test my teas for alpha radioactivity. If I found a tea radioactive - I do not drink it. But I do not throw it away - it makes perfect Christmas present to people I do not like. Since I adopted that strategy, I have fewer and fewer unpleasant people around me. Cheers, Sasha. "Bruno Beam" wrote in message om... Scientists say that some teas have almost lethal doses of Americiumfluoride in them, so better drink coffee, because Amerciumfluoride is not very healthy. Jinx!
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12-12-2004, 09:37 PM
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Alex Chaihorsky wrote:
I know, its a huge problem. That is why I always test my teas for alpha radioactivity. If I found a tea radioactive - I do not drink it. But I do not throw it away - it makes perfect Christmas present to people I do not like. Since I adopted that strategy, I have fewer and fewer unpleasant people around me. Cheers, Sasha. "Bruno Beam" wrote in message om... Scientists say that some teas have almost lethal doses of Americiumfluoride in them, so better drink coffee, because Amerciumfluoride is not very healthy. Jinx!
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12-12-2004, 09:55 PM
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[[ x-post snipped to just r.f.d.tea ]]
Alex Chaihorsky wrote: I know, its a huge problem. That is why I always test my teas for alpha radioactivity. If I found a tea radioactive - I do not drink it. But I do not throw it away - it makes perfect Christmas present to people I do not like. Since I adopted that strategy, I have fewer and fewer unpleasant people around me. Oh I found the added alpha particles add to the flavour. Great in winter as it gives me a lovely "ready-brek" glow that keeps me warm throughout the day... :-) Chris... -- \ Chris Johnson \ NP: Aerosmith - 04. One Way Street \ \ \ http://cej.nightwolf.org.uk/ \ \ http://redclaw.org.uk/ ~---------------------------------------
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12-12-2004, 09:55 PM
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[[ x-post snipped to just r.f.d.tea ]]
Alex Chaihorsky wrote: I know, its a huge problem. That is why I always test my teas for alpha radioactivity. If I found a tea radioactive - I do not drink it. But I do not throw it away - it makes perfect Christmas present to people I do not like. Since I adopted that strategy, I have fewer and fewer unpleasant people around me. Oh I found the added alpha particles add to the flavour. Great in winter as it gives me a lovely "ready-brek" glow that keeps me warm throughout the day... :-) Chris... -- \ Chris Johnson \ NP: Aerosmith - 04. One Way Street \ \ \ http://cej.nightwolf.org.uk/ \ \ http://redclaw.org.uk/ ~---------------------------------------
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13-12-2004, 01:24 AM
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I think maybe Bruno was referring to the new "Aurora Borialis" line of
glow-in-the-dark teas by Celestial Seasonings. Interestingly enough Americium, when mixed with flouride, is reported to produce a green liquid, which would make it the perfect murder weapon for any atomic physicist with access to it looking to assassinate a green tea drinker who doesn't notice a bubbling froth in his or her tea. The perfect crime. Rufus T. Firefly Tokyo Chris J wrote: [[ x-post snipped to just r.f.d.tea ]] Alex Chaihorsky wrote: I know, its a huge problem. That is why I always test my teas for alpha radioactivity. If I found a tea radioactive - I do not drink it. But I do not throw it away - it makes perfect Christmas present to people I do not like. Since I adopted that strategy, I have fewer and fewer unpleasant people around me. Oh I found the added alpha particles add to the flavour. Great in winter as it gives me a lovely "ready-brek" glow that keeps me warm throughout the day... :-) Chris... -- \ Chris Johnson \ NP: Aerosmith - 04. One Way Street \ \ \ http://cej.nightwolf.org.uk/ \ \ http://redclaw.org.uk/ ~---------------------------------------
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13-12-2004, 01:24 AM
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I think maybe Bruno was referring to the new "Aurora Borialis" line of
glow-in-the-dark teas by Celestial Seasonings. Interestingly enough Americium, when mixed with flouride, is reported to produce a green liquid, which would make it the perfect murder weapon for any atomic physicist with access to it looking to assassinate a green tea drinker who doesn't notice a bubbling froth in his or her tea. The perfect crime. Rufus T. Firefly Tokyo Chris J wrote: [[ x-post snipped to just r.f.d.tea ]] Alex Chaihorsky wrote: I know, its a huge problem. That is why I always test my teas for alpha radioactivity. If I found a tea radioactive - I do not drink it. But I do not throw it away - it makes perfect Christmas present to people I do not like. Since I adopted that strategy, I have fewer and fewer unpleasant people around me. Oh I found the added alpha particles add to the flavour. Great in winter as it gives me a lovely "ready-brek" glow that keeps me warm throughout the day... :-) Chris... -- \ Chris Johnson \ NP: Aerosmith - 04. One Way Street \ \ \ http://cej.nightwolf.org.uk/ \ \ http://redclaw.org.uk/ ~---------------------------------------
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13-12-2004, 02:32 AM
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Scientists say that some teas have almost lethal doses of
Americiumfluoride in them, so better drink coffee All you wiseacres on this NG should be more respectful of a well-intentioned and possibly important post like this. The main domestic use of Americium (isotope 241) is as an ionization source on thin sheets of foil in smoke detectors. Some of these are made in China. If the same factory makes smoke detectors and Pu-erh, it is not inconceivable that the "leaves" could get mixed. Fluoride, of course, enters when workers with good oral-care habits but otherwise lacking in a sense of hygiene spit into the steamers. I think the guy's onto something, and we should be more attentive to such important alerts. -DM From an Oxford University loo, ca. 1979: "Be alert." "Be aloof. We already have enough lerts."
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13-12-2004, 02:32 AM
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Scientists say that some teas have almost lethal doses of
Americiumfluoride in them, so better drink coffee All you wiseacres on this NG should be more respectful of a well-intentioned and possibly important post like this. The main domestic use of Americium (isotope 241) is as an ionization source on thin sheets of foil in smoke detectors. Some of these are made in China. If the same factory makes smoke detectors and Pu-erh, it is not inconceivable that the "leaves" could get mixed. Fluoride, of course, enters when workers with good oral-care habits but otherwise lacking in a sense of hygiene spit into the steamers. I think the guy's onto something, and we should be more attentive to such important alerts. -DM From an Oxford University loo, ca. 1979: "Be alert." "Be aloof. We already have enough lerts."
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13-12-2004, 02:40 AM
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On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 01:32:58 GMT, Dog Ma 1 wrote:
Scientists say that some teas have almost lethal doses of Americiumfluoride in them, so better drink coffee All you wiseacres on this NG should be more respectful of a well-intentioned and possibly important post like this. The main domestic use of Americium (isotope 241) is as an ionization source on thin sheets of foil in smoke detectors. Some of these are made in China. If the same factory makes smoke detectors and Pu-erh, it is not inconceivable that the "leaves" could get mixed. Fluoride, of course, enters when workers with good oral-care habits but otherwise lacking in a sense of hygiene spit into the steamers. I think the guy's onto something, and we should be more attentive to such important alerts. LOL! -- Derek It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but it doesn't take any to just sit there with a dumb look on your face.
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13-12-2004, 02:40 AM
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On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 01:32:58 GMT, Dog Ma 1 wrote:
Scientists say that some teas have almost lethal doses of Americiumfluoride in them, so better drink coffee All you wiseacres on this NG should be more respectful of a well-intentioned and possibly important post like this. The main domestic use of Americium (isotope 241) is as an ionization source on thin sheets of foil in smoke detectors. Some of these are made in China. If the same factory makes smoke detectors and Pu-erh, it is not inconceivable that the "leaves" could get mixed. Fluoride, of course, enters when workers with good oral-care habits but otherwise lacking in a sense of hygiene spit into the steamers. I think the guy's onto something, and we should be more attentive to such important alerts. LOL! -- Derek It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but it doesn't take any to just sit there with a dumb look on your face.
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13-12-2004, 02:40 AM
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On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 01:32:58 GMT, Dog Ma 1 wrote:
Scientists say that some teas have almost lethal doses of Americiumfluoride in them, so better drink coffee All you wiseacres on this NG should be more respectful of a well-intentioned and possibly important post like this. The main domestic use of Americium (isotope 241) is as an ionization source on thin sheets of foil in smoke detectors. Some of these are made in China. If the same factory makes smoke detectors and Pu-erh, it is not inconceivable that the "leaves" could get mixed. Fluoride, of course, enters when workers with good oral-care habits but otherwise lacking in a sense of hygiene spit into the steamers. I think the guy's onto something, and we should be more attentive to such important alerts. LOL! -- Derek It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but it doesn't take any to just sit there with a dumb look on your face.
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