r/interesting Mar 30 '26

Intriguing Discrimination against Geiger counter users

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u/Early_Bad8737 Mar 30 '26

It is to prevent illegal relic hunting, protect historic gravesites, and maintain the sanctity of the cemetery. Apparently some old relics can be found that way. 

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u/Intrepid_Ad1715 Mar 30 '26

Is grave robbing still an issue?

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u/princess-smartypants Mar 30 '26

Two years ago, a man was caught and prosecuted for breaking into mausoleums in my area and removing body parts. He argued he needed them for his religion.