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Neon may no longer be “the new one,” but it might have a better claim to the name than any other element on the periodic table.
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9. Fluorine: Tyger Tyger, Burning Bright
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Just try to tally the body count behind the periodic table’s most reactive element, and learn why it’s good for your health.
7. Nitrogen: Taking The Good With The Bad
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Today we meet one man who’s responsible for the death of millions — and the survival of billions.
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4. Beryllium: The Modern Sisyphus
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As we try to dive deep into beryllium, we discover its irritating tendency to send us back to the beginning.