Quicksilver Mining | Gold Fever

Quicksilver Mining | Gold Fever

Quicksilver, also known as mercury, helped miners harvest even the tiniest of gold particulates. Little did they know, this seemingly magical liquid is also a potent neurotoxin. | For more, visit http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/gold-fever#mkcpgn=ytdsc1

Go behind the scenes! | http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/gold-fever/behind-the-scenes-photos.htm#mkcpgn=ytdsc1

Do you know the Gold Rush lingo? | http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/gold-fever/top-gold-rush-lingo.htm#mkcpgn=ytdsc1

Where can YOU pan for gold? | http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/gold-fever/top-places-to-pan-for-gold.htm#mkcpgn=ytdsc1

3 Comments

  1. Oldtboot on June 25, 2021 at 7:23 am

    But gold dissolves in mercury… so how were they to pick out the lumps.

  2. Jackson Maestas on June 25, 2021 at 7:25 am

    AHA! The dude pouring the dirt and rocks into the gold contraption is me. Its so awesome watching myself!

  3. Micky 51M on June 25, 2021 at 7:39 am

    who here for school

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