The low risk posed by X-rays to a mother and her unborn baby means that ultrasound is used instead of X-rays for pre-natal checks. Other uses of X-rays Before the use of gamma rays [gamma ray: A type of ionising radiation that consists of a high-energy electromagnetic wave.] , a high-energy, concentrated dose of X-rays was used to treat some cancers.
Unlike your standard $0.50 or $1 toll booth, these guys arenât cheap. The George Washington toll is $8.00 and the Throgs Neck toll is $5.50. Round trip, I paid $19.00 in tolls and it got me to wondering just how much these toll booths collect each and every day. On the George Washington Bridge, there are 23 cash toll booths as well as 8 EZ pass booths.
Order advance tickets online or call 1.877.444.6777 for individual tickets or 1.877.559.6777 for group reservations. There is a $1.50 service charge per ticket. Though Washington Monument tickets are free; reservation and mailing services are available through Recreation.gov for a fee; these fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. These tickets may be picked up at the âwill callâ window of the Washington Monument Lodge on the day of your tour.