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84. Polonium: The Distinguished Alumna Of Warsaw’s Flying University

by trappleton

July 5, 2021

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Sadly, it’s no longer possible to purchase this lethally radioactive element for fifteen cents and a cereal boxtop.

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83. Bismuth: The Friendly Oddball

by trappleton

June 14, 2021

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The periodic table shows the natural patterns and trends among the elements. Bismuth does not abide.

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82. Lead: Irrational Self-Interest

by trappleton

May 24, 2021

7:00 am

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We just can’t stop chasing the sweet, sweet taste of element 82.

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81. Thallium: It Rides A Pale Horse

by trappleton

April 26, 2021

6:00 am

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In which we learn how reading mystery novels might very well save a life.

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