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Stories of turning flesh to stone — and vice versa — are common in mythology. With calcium, we see how those same transitions can happen in the real world.
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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.
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.