Unfortunately, Dr. Christian found, much to his detriment, that energized Canadium reacts violently with the dander of Porcupine caribou. The resulting explosion and shock wave leveled the forest for a kilometer in every direction. Truly a tragic scientific loss.
Best thing I have heard in ages! Good one!
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I am fairly certain that everyone will have missed Canadium (Ci53.5), another of the half fractional elements. This element occurs between Iodine and Xenon in the periodic Table. Atmospheric concentrations of Ci have been known to enhance the aurora borealis, which is why it is so brilliant in Canada. Canadium was first isolated by Dr. Bennett Christian (believed to be an ancestor of Dr. Bev Christian) at the University of Canada in Aklavik (Yukon) in 1849. Concentrating air samples in northern Yukon, where Canadium is more prevalent, Dr. Christian was able to get a concentrated sample for spectral analysis. Unfortunately, Dr. Christian found, much to his detriment, that energized Canadium reacts violently with the dander of Porcupine caribou. The resulting explosion and shock wave leveled the forest for a kilometer in every direction. Truly a tragic scientific loss.
So, Dave, what do I win this week?
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Subject: Element Quiz Question
The Element Quiz winner gets the services of our outstanding/amazing gnomes Clumpy and Kloumpios for the week (they have had their vaccination shots and can follow any covid-19 protocols the winner decides).
The Question:
The names of the elements are derived from a wide number of sources. This week we are looking for the elements that are named after countries. Note - there is one element where the being named after a country is an indirect derivation. Name the elements that are named after countries.
The winner of the Quiz will get the assistance of the boys for the week. Please let us know what tasks you have for the boys to keep them busy.
Winners:
Week 1: Bhanu Sood, NASA
Week 2: Eddie Hofer, Collins Aerospace
Week 3: John Maxwell
Week 4: Scott Decker, Collins Aerospace
Week 5: Russell Kido, Practical Components
Week 6: James Head, PCB Design Engineer and Bhanu Sood, NASA
Week 7: Denny Fritz, consultant
Week 8: Dean Vinke, Blue Canyon Tech
Week 9: Richard Stadem, GD
Week 10: Scott Decker, Collins Aerospace
Week 11: Eray CANLI, Volocopter GmbH
Week 12: Guy Ramsey
Week 13: Scott Decker, Collins Aerospace
Week 14: Bhanu Sood, NASA
Week 15: Graham Naisbitt, Gen3 Systems
Week 16: Dave Bealer, Watch Fire Signs
Week 17: Torsten Hagge, Tronic One
Week 18: Ben Gumpert, Lockheed Martin
Week 19: Bhanu Sood, NASA
Week 20: Russell Kido, Practical Components
Week 21: Tom Carroll, Boeing
Week 22: ????
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