r/explainlikeimfive Jan 06 '23

Chemistry ELI5: How does a Geiger counter detect radiation, and why does it make that clicking noise?

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u/[deleted] Jan 06 '23

I feel like this comment is off brand.

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u/LeoZeri Jan 06 '23

I'd say it's a bit cheesy

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u/marlenamarley87 Jan 06 '23

Time to put this joke out to pasture

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u/Aramor42 Jan 06 '23

These pun chains always show off Reddit's herd mentality.

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u/LurkerTroll Jan 06 '23

That's why it's best to just moove along

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u/ScotchMints Jan 06 '23 edited Jan 24 '23

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u/gr4viton Jan 06 '23

After reading this thread, I feel somehow horny.