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Today’s element gets called “lazy,” but that’s actually a terrible misnomer.
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14. Silicon: Tool Of All Trades
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From prehistoric times right through today, our hand-held tools have been made of silicon.
5. Boron: Working Hard, Or Hardly Working?
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Today, we look past boron’s hard exterior to get acquainted with its softer side. Its confusing, gooey, softer side.
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2. Helium: Above All That
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This week, we try to interact with helium, even though it really doesn’t want to. Plus, we explore the occult side of chemistry, as described by the theosophists.