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Things the world is running out of...
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(7 July 2012, 14:26)Melissa15 Wrote: I read something about helium a little while ago, it's used in MRI scanners (I think) and it's the only thing that can be used for it, nothing could be used in it's place when we run out. I don't know why helium is allowed to be bought for balloons and other useless things when it's limited and used in much more important things.

one of the most poignant things i read about helium is the fact that thanks to shortages as a sideeffect from balloons, a 30k a day laser for medical research had to be shut down for 3 days, costing them 90k

one of the doctors said that helium balloons should cost £75 each to reflect the true value and finiteness of reserves.

its odd to think that helium is the second most abundant element in the universe xD just sod all on earth Sad
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RE: Things the world is running out of... - by Hrusai - 7 July 2012, 14:49

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