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There is a form of phosphorus ("white phosphorus") that emits a faint glow when exposed to oxygen because of a chemical reaction taking place on its surface. So, the answer is "yes, phosphorus does glow in the dark" but only certain types of phosphorus, and only if the darkened room its in has oxygen in it. =)

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