KI (potassium iodide) is a salt of stable (not radioactive) iodine that can help block radioactive iodine from being absorbed by the thyroid gland, thus protecting this gland from radiation injury. The thyroid gland is the part of the body that is most sensitive to radioactive iodine.
The pier will soon become the Gulf of Mexico's longest, surpassing the 1,540-foot pier opened in July at Gulf State Park.
by Vaughn Aubuchon. Here is a list of the 30 longest California piers and wharves, in the Pacific Ocean, listed by length in feet. The date of opening is given, as well as the type of pier, either wooden or concrete. Piers Listed by Length. Piers Listed from North to South.