Look up how fluorine, the "devil's chemical", was found and isolated: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorine#Isolation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorine#Is

Look up how fluorine, the "devil's chemical", was found and isolated: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorine#Isolation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorine#Isolation They blew themselves up, or worse, in pursuit of scientific knowledge. Without their work, semiconductors and electronics wouldn't be possible, and we wouldn't be here on this forum. You don't have to sacrifice yourself, but don't infringe on those brave folks who are advancing our scientific knowledge by risking their lives. (Although if you're a lab-leak conspiracist, then it's probably too late.)