Yeah, the mercury is a definite downside. I haven't bought any CFLs since I bought these - and that's been roughly 20 years ago! And they are in what are consid

Yeah, the mercury is a definite downside. I haven't bought any CFLs since I bought these - and that's been roughly 20 years ago! And they are in what are considered the worst areas, too! Meanwhile, several LEDs have come and gone while the CFLs keep trucking along!