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Do you have what it takes to become a geologist? (lemmy.world)
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[–] [email protected] 35 points 2 months ago (3 children)

A skilled geologist recognizes the rocks they can safely lick. Licking every rock is just stupid. Imagine licking asbest.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I believe licking asbestos is fairly unproblematic. You just really shouldn’t breathe in asbestos dust.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Asbestos definitely causes inflammation when tissues are exposed to it, I wouldn't recommend that anyone lick asbestos. One exposure wouldn't do much. That said I'm pretty sure the act of picking asbestos up and bringing it to your face and breathing it in would be the most dangerous part of that.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Just spit on it first

[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 months ago

Good ol' hawk tuah on that thang

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

YOU DON'T GET TO TELL ME WHAT ROCKS I CAN'T LICK! YOU'RE NOT MY FATHER!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

I always lick asbest. I'm the best licker there is