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T. R. Appleton is the writer, host, and producer of The Episodic Table Of Elements.

71. Lutetium: Swampland Centaurs

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November 16, 2020

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Let us ensure we remember the lanthanide series before we leave it behind once and for all.

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70. Ytterbium: White Gold

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November 2, 2020

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When Johann Bottger failed to turn lead into gold, porcelain made a pretty good consolation prize.

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69. Thulium: Out Of The Way

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October 19, 2020

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We’ll go to the land of the ice and snow… and figure out exactly where that is, too.

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68. Erbium: Hyperlink

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October 5, 2020

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Element 68 plays an important role in stitching together the World Wide Web — for better or for worse.

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