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Silicon gets all the press, but germanium was the real trailblazer of the Information Age.
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15. Phosphorus: Dealing With The Devil
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The history of phosphorus is largely a tale of people getting their hands dirty. Very, very dirty.
11. Sodium: What’s In Na?
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Turns out ancient sages and seers might’ve actually known a thing or two. Also, is there a good reason for sodium’s chemical symbol? Na.
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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