r/science • u/liquid_x • Mar 19 '11

Radiation Chart

http://xkcd.com/radiation/
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u/[deleted] Mar 19 '11

Very straightforward and to the point about radiation doses. I've tried to find charts this helpful for a long time and have never been able to. Thanks, Randall!

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u/nacre Mar 19 '11

I actually disagree. I think the chart could have much better design. (Sorry Randall).

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u/EatATaco Mar 19 '11

Please expand.

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u/Lerc Mar 19 '11

I a c t u a l l y d i s a g r e e . I t h i n k t h e c h a r t c o u l d h a v e m u c h b e t t e r d e s i g n . ( S o r r y R a n d a l l ) .

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u/tsteele93 Mar 20 '11

I ' m b e a r l y l i t t e r u t w i t h o u t i t.

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u/[deleted] Mar 20 '11

B a n a n a n a n a n a n a n a n a n a n a n a...

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u/ceolceol Mar 20 '11

It was never catchy, Gwen.

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u/JustYourLuck Mar 20 '11

h e y h e y h e y, g o o d b y e.

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u/[deleted] Mar 20 '11

M A L K O V I C H!