1974 Radioactivity Detector Animals Snail Scorpion Science USSR Soviet Postcard
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1974 Radioactivity Detector Animals Snail Scorpion Science USSR Soviet Postcard. Snails retract into their shells, sea anemones contract, and ants change direction to avoid radiation. The text also highlights the extraordinary radiation resistance of theSahara scorpion, which was reported to survive doses of up to80,000 roentgens, making it an object of scientific research. Vintage Old Postcard. 100% Original! The Interesting card. Soviet Issue, Collection Russian Postcard. RARE! Fabulous illustrations. 1974 Radioactivity Detector Animals Snail Scorpion Science USSR Soviet Postcard 📜 Description This vintage Soviet educational postcard, published in 1974, features an unusual science-themed illustration by Z. Vorontsova. It presents various animals—including snails, red wood ants, a scorpion, sea anemone, and freshwater mussel—that were believed to react to radioactive radiation and were studied for their remarkable biological sensitivity. The reverse contains an educational text explaining that while humans require special instruments to detect radiation, some living organisms naturally respond even to very low levels. Snails retract into their shells, sea anemones contract, and ants change direction to avoid radiation. The text also highlights the extraordinary radiation resistance of the Sahara scorpion, which was reported to survive doses of up to 80,000 roentgens, making it an object of scientific research. Perfect for collectors of: Soviet educational postcards, science history, radioactivity, biology, zoology, ecology, radiation research, snails, scorpions, ants, natural history, environmental education, USSR ephemera. Approx. size: 4.1" x 5.9" (10 x 15 cm) (30) * * * For collectors and connoisseurs. The Soviet era is gone forever and can not return. Objects that era remains quite small. These items are now part of the world history of the 20th century. -------------------------------------------------- INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS Thank you for visiting my store! I guarantee your complete satisfaction with your purchase. I value your feedback and opinion. If you have any kind of question, please do not hesitate to reach me out. SHIPPING I Ship orders to different countries with options to combine orders to save on shipping fees. If you wish to order more than 1 item, write me, and I will combine some orders for you. Important Notes: How to combine orders When you want to order multiple items from my store. Choose what you want and click “ADD TO CART” instead of “Buy Now”. Go to the next product, click "Add to cart" again and this is possible for the next few days. Continue doing this until all items are in the "basket". I will combine the postage after you finish shopping. PLEASE do not pay until I combine your items into one invoice. Multiple purchases in total for postage, 1 postage regardless of the number of purchases. Besides, I always have special discounts for buyers, just get in touch and we can discuss your conditions. Orders will be shipped immediately after payment. All items are securely packed before shipment. Thank you once again!
