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Granite, radon and radiation

You might have heard of granite in the news recently - not for its beauty or practicality, but for its potential dangers.

With the increased popularity of granite in kitchens, there have been reports that some of these natural stones emit radon - a radioactive gas that can seep into the air but can be eliminated by ventilation - as well as radiation, which cannot. Both elements can cause...

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