Uploaded December 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
DEATH ROCKS! An episode about deadly rocks! Really, it's about some minerals which may contain harmful elements that through the repeated, ongoing, and/or prolonged exposure to them in unregulated environments may cause damage over time... but that doesn't fit in the title.
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Help support our videos! bit.ly/1TjMRAo
Under 'Designation,' put 'The Brain Scoop' - all proceeds go exclusively towards helping the show. We appreciate whatever you can give!
NEW!! Brain Scoop Merch: bit.ly/dftba_tbs INCLUDING a 'Deth Rocks' shirt!
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If you want to learn more about some of these elements and their potential risk to your health, check out the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry -- tons of good info! atsdr.cdc.gov
Huge thanks to Jim Holstein for all of his help making this video, and for being a total ROCK star!.... get it? 'cuz geology ... ok
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Producer, Writer, Creator, Host:
Emily Graslie
Producer, Editor, Camera, Graphics:
Brandon Brungard
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This episode is supported by and filmed on location at:
The Field Museum in Chicago, IL
(http://www.fieldmuseum.org)
DEATH ROCKS! An episode about deadly rocks! Really, it's about some minerals which may contain harmful elements that through the repeated, ongoing, and/or prolonged exposure to them in unregulated environments may cause damage over time... but that doesn't fit in the title.
------
Help support our videos! bit.ly/1TjMRAo
Under 'Designation,' put 'The Brain Scoop' - all proceeds go exclusively towards helping the show. We appreciate whatever you can give!
NEW!! Brain Scoop Merch: bit.ly/dftba_tbs INCLUDING a 'Deth Rocks' shirt!
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If you want to learn more about some of these elements and their potential risk to your health, check out the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry -- tons of good info! atsdr.cdc.gov
Huge thanks to Jim Holstein for all of his help making this video, and for being a total ROCK star!.... get it? 'cuz geology ... ok
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Come hang out in our Subreddit: reddit.com/r/thebrainscoop
Twitters: @ehmee
Facebook: facebook.com/thebrainscoop
Tumblr: thebrainscoop.tumblr.com
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Producer, Writer, Creator, Host:
Emily Graslie
Producer, Editor, Camera, Graphics:
Brandon Brungard
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This episode is supported by and filmed on location at:
The Field Museum in Chicago, IL
(http://www.fieldmuseum.org)
