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Can you remember the names of all the Elements of the Periodic Table?

http://www.sporcle.com/games/elements.php

Super cool game. I got 32. Beat me!

posted at 1:59 pm
on Apr. 2, 2008

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“The tension between “yes” and “no,” between “I can” and “I cannot,” makes us feel that, in so many instances, human life is an interminable debate with one’s self.”

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WHEN YOU ENTER THIS SHOP TAKE OFF YOUR COAT AND ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES

WE WORK AND LIKE IT

THIS SHOP AIMS TO MAINTAIN THE SAME ATMOSPHERE THAT IS FOUND IN A COMMERCIAL SHOP. THERE WILL BE SOME NOISE AS THIS IS A BUSY SHOP BUT THERE WILL NEVER BE DISORDER. CONVERSATION IN A QUIET TONE IS PERMITTED BUT NEEDLESS CHATTER IS BARRED.

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“Minds are like parachutes. Just because you’ve lost yours doesn’t mean you can borrow mine.”

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“The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes.”

...who said it?

“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.”

...who said it?

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81, with a bit of help from my wife.

 

Posted by Ryan Cousineau  at  7:43 pm on Apr. 2, 2008

 

 

 

No shit, really?

 

Posted by Travis Smith  at  9:22 am on May. 14, 2008

 

 

 

Yep, no joke. Keep in mind I had a bit of a science-nerd bent as a kid: I sought out (and got) a periodic table for my bedroom wall. I guess I didn’t realize until now how weird that was.

It’s been long enough, I’ll retry the test now...79, and I feel bad about forgetting Potassium. I get punished by not knowing any of the “Unun...” elements (partly because some weren’t discovered when I had a periodic table) so learning that would be good for a cheap and easy gain of 6 or 7.

 

Posted by Ryan Cousineau  at  9:43 am on May. 14, 2008

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