Some Granite Countertops Emit Radiation & Radon

[Jeremy]

Very interesting read for those with, or planning to get, granite countertops. While not all granites emit radiation and/or radon, it's surprising to hear it's in such measurable quantities. Of course you're probably safe unless you sleep on your countertop, but nonetheless interesting...

What’s Lurking in Your Countertop? - NYTimes.com

[RyCy04]

I think the bigger challenge is to find something that won't give you cancer.

[Bader]

Of course you're probably safe unless you sleep on your countertop, but nonetheless interesting...

Hmmm makes me hope that porcelain doesn't emit radiation...

[Cyclonepride]

Not too worried........it's probably coming from my basement as well.

[Jeremy]

Hmmm makes me hope that porcelain doesn't emit radiation...

Just put down that flushable germ protector thingy and you'll be fine

[cybsball20]

Of course you're probably safe unless you sleep on your countertop, but nonetheless interesting...

I guess I better lay off the Templeton Rye...

[Bader]

Just put down that flushable germ protector thingy and you'll be fine

Ah yes.

At first I had the picture of a urinal cake in my mind but that wasn't right. Stupid urinal cakes, in high school we almost succeeded in getting a hole in the middle of one in the locker room