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Marie Curie's Belongings Will Be Radioactive For Another 1,500 Years

While the library grants access to visitors to view Curie’s manuscripts, all guests are expected to sign a liability waiver and wear protective gear as the items are contaminated with radium 226, which has a half life of about 1,600 years, according to Christian Science Monitor. She is also buried in a lead lined coffin.

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