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[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 5 days ago (2 children)

So.. I should lick it fast and then hide from the effects under a table?

[–] icelimit@lemmy.ml 4 points 5 days ago

Lick it then chug some vinegar

[–] Drewfro66@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 4 days ago

If it was a block of calcium, it would sizzle and burn a little but form a protective layer afterwards.

If you licked a pile of calcium powder, it would probably burn your tongue, stick to it, and then burn the inside of your mouth.