Mercury thermometers once appeared harmless in children’s hands, yet breakage exposed toxic droplets that led to poisoning scares, respiratory harm, and long-term neurological damage. Waves of recalls followed after homes and classrooms reported contamination, costly cleanup procedures, and panic from unnoticed spills. Families learned too late how fragile the glass was and how quickly danger spread. These devices eventually vanished from stores, replaced by safer tools that prevented further accidents.

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