Thermometer Shattered

[Jay-93]

Strange, I didn't know an alcohol substitute could act in the same way as mercury.. I thought they were all mercury! Learn something new everyday.

 

[Bugdozer]

If the ball bearings are lead, the magnet won't pick them up.

 

[gforce17]

Yep Magnets only attract steel/iron which the balls could be made from in this day and age. Mercury is very toxic and avoided in many circumstances. Hope it all resolves!