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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 6 MIN

What If You Swallowed Gallium?

from What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · host What If

This episode explores the fascinating properties of gallium, a shiny metal that can be turned into a jello-like liquid. Discover the potential effects of swallowing gallium, from toxicity levels to its interaction with stomach acid. Transcript and sources: https://whatifshow.com/what-if-you-swallowed-gallium/ Get our 100 best episodes in one mind-blowing book: http://bit.ly/ytc-the-what-if-100-book Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphTF9wHwhCt-BzIq-s4V-g/join Watch more what-if scenarios:Planet Earth: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-EarthThe Cosmos: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-CosmosTechnology: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-TechnologyYour Body: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-BodyHumanity: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-Humanity T-shirts and merch: http://bit.ly/whatifstore Suggest an episode: http://bit.ly/suggest-whatif Newsletter: http://bit.ly/whatif-newsletter Feedback and inquiries: https://underknown.com/contact/ What If elsewhere:Instagram: http://bit.ly/whatif-instagramTwitter: http://bit.ly/whatif-twitterFacebook: http://bit.ly/facebook-whatifWhat If in Spanish: http://bit.ly/YT-Spanish-what-ifWhat If in Mandarin: http://bit.ly/YT-Chinese-what-ifPodcast: http://bit.ly/yt-what-if-show-podcast What If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space and chance while we (hopefully) boil down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining way. Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: https://underknown.com #WhatIf #Gallium #Metal #Toxic #StomachAcid #Stomach #Hypothetical #Immersive #Adventure See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/681d8698e64c4b83e7e5192b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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