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Mercury, also known as quicksilver and hydrargyrum, is found in deposits throughout the world mostly as cinnabar, which is highly toxic if ingested or inhaled. It has a boiling point of 356.73C and a freezing point of -38.83C. Continue reading to see five of the weirdest mercury experiments.

5. Freezing Liquid Mercury

4. Mercury Magnetic Vortex

3. Liquid Metal Mercury Meets Nitric Acid

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1. Mercury Fish

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