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rdtsc 20 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Nitrogen Triiodide (2016)

> Universe has a sense of fun, NI3 is tuned specifically for existence as a prank substance.

It does feel that way! Another plus for the substance is just releases iodine, not something poisonous like lead for instance.

keepamovin 20 days ago [–]

Yes! And looks good doing it. Essential nutrient at that, tho you probably shouldn’t just eat it.

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