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We all know that radioactive rocks glow in the dark, except they actually don’t, except for when they actually do.
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Tag: Etymology
64. Gadolinium: Three Wise Men
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Like Luke Skywalker, today’s tale takes a farmboy to greatness.
62. Samarium: Eponymous Honorarium
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We hear all sorts of incredible stories on this podcast, but today we’ll meet the most unbelievable character of all: A friendly bureaucrat.
55. Caesium: A Brief History Of Time
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We’ll trace the history of the most important caesium-based technology all the way back to its original roots: a stick.