In case you haven't heard, fluorescent light bulbs are filled with mercury vapor. Both the long tubes, as well as the new energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs.
Mercury is neurotoxic - especially for children and pregnant mommies, so be careful never to break one! They are considered hazardous waste, and have to be taken to a special recycling center to be disposed - not put in the regular trash.
This is worth watching - it's funny and very informative, and lasts 5 minutes. It's Congressman Ted Poe addressing this issue.
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