Humor will not be tolerated!! -Portia

Question 62733

Democritus' answer was informative, and I don't have a problem with it, really. But he gives a lot of information in his answer, but someone looking for a simple answer, it can be hard to fish out from among all the technobabble. So I wanted to give my simple answer that would completely resolve his confusion. Here it is:

When news articles report radiation levels are "X millisieverts", what they really mean is "X millisieverts per hour".

(This was not meant as a criticism of Democritus' answer. I learned a lot from it. I just wanted to summarize for the sake of anyone who was still confused about the matter.)

If your avatar is a radiation symbol, I'm going to go ahead and say you can comment on such answers without anyone thinking you're overstepping your bounds.

I'm always walking that fine line between thoroughness and brevity. Looks like I may have lost people with this one.

I do appreciate your feedback, SMP, lest you think I lump you with the Haters.

Democritus wrote: the Haters.

Ah yes, the mythical and elusive Haters. I've heard many a tale of their exploits. I hope someday to see one, perhaps in its natural habitat. But these are the dreams of youth, and have no place in this old noggin. I should leave these adventures for those more arrogant. And supple.

Marduk wrote:

Democritus wrote: the Haters.

Ah yes, the mythical and elusive Haters. I've heard many a tale of their exploits. I hope someday to see one, perhaps in its natural habitat. But these are the dreams of youth, and have no place in this old noggin. I should leave these adventures for those more arrogant. And supple.

Sounds like my kind of quest. Any tips on where to start, Marduk?

Hi! I'm the Haters! How are you doing?

TheHaters wrote:Hi! I'm the Haters! How are you doing?

O.O

Can I have directions to your natural habitat please? My sturdy mule / white horse rental is still in the works, but at least I can make a start with Mapquesting.

(Also, I can bring pretzels, in case you're out of them.)

C is for wrote:

TheHaters wrote:Hi! I'm the Haters! How are you doing?

O.O

Can I have directions to your natural habitat please? My sturdy mule / white horse rental is still in the works, but at least I can make a start with Mapquesting.

(Also, I can bring pretzels, in case you're out of them.)

I live in a cave in the Himalayas...or the Andes--I forget which. It would be much faster, though, if you hiked to the Y and I opened the portal on my side. Also, pretzels would be nice, thanks!

Marduk, I cannot show you a Hater in its natural habitat. I can, however, show you a tree who stood in the presence of a Hater at one point in time.