Those funny-looking energy-saving lightbulbs contain a little mercury: something to be concerned about if one should get smashed. Hysterical types like to spread the notion that professional cleanup is mandated: not so. However, a careful hand and rubber gloves is a must.
Pictured here is the House of Parliament's official disposal protocol, which may only be read aloud by people with stern, posh British accents.
How the UK government deals with a broken light bulb [BoingBoing]
