Mystifying metal safe to touch

You definitely shouldn t mess around with mercury, but if you want a safe, similar, tactile experience, a metal called Gallium is widely available online. It s melting point is about 85 degrees, so with just a little heat, you can turn it from a solid, crystallike state into a fun, reflective pile of goo. Here s a look at a few of it s properties and how it s used in the real world. Produced by Chris Snyder. Reporting by Dave Mosher. Read more: FACEBOOK: