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TIL when the Allies liberated Nazi Belgium, they discovered a large amount of thorium sent to Germany was not being used for weapons but rather radioactive toothpaste (museumofradium.co.uk)
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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Well, uh, here's a pun for the Germans: Für ein strahlendes Lächeln.

Best I can do for the English speakers: For a radiant smile.