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From religion to money to politics, nickel finds itself at the center of all kinds of awkward conversations.
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27. Cobalt: Mischief Managed
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Cobalt is a tricksy little element, which means the scientists who’ve dealt with it the most are some of the cleverest people to have ever walked the Earth.
26. Iron: As Above, So Below
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Is iron a metal that’s more valuable than gold, or are we forever trapped in its “hated shadow?”
25. Manganese: Undercover Operations
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From giant prehistoric sharks to clandestine Cold War projects, manganese is an element that has concealed a lot of secrets.