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Old 12-17-2005, 03:32 AM   #1
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The posts concerning the elements listed on the periodic table have sparked my curiosity. I had no idea what "Es" is (as far as chemistry goes, that is - I'm familiar with Freud's usage of the German word as a psychological definition - an interesting connection, actually!), so I googled it and found some fascinating information.
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Einsteinium is radioactive rare earth metal named after Albert Einstein. It is of no commercial importance and only a few of its compounds are known.
Hmmm, no commercial importance, only few compounds known - that has an uncanny relativity to me! Flattering to be named after a genius, of course - and that in a year dedicated to his memory. It was identified in debris from the first large thermonuclear explosion - now what could that say about me? Actually, there is something interesting in there.

Melting point, boiling point, density and color unknown - hmmm... (The latter is probably metallic and silvery white or grey.) Classification: Metallic.

Thanks for an interesting excursion into an area I do not normally enter voluntarily, Abercrombie! When I have time, I'll explore the other elements and their connections to the Barrowdowners you chose to be represented by them.
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Old 12-17-2005, 09:25 AM   #2
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When I have time, I'll explore the other elements and their connections to the Barrowdowners you chose to be represented by them.
Don't strain yourself too hard my dearie. I simply chose BDer's for their element because the symbol abbreviation was similar to their name. Mg for Mormegil; Fm for Formendacil. So, if you can actually find any similarities between the element and the BDer, (all the more points to you) but it's purely coincidental.
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Old 12-17-2005, 10:16 AM   #3
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I simply chose BDer's for their element because the symbol abbreviation was similar to their name.
Glad to hear it, given that the only thing I know about Sulphur is that it's used to make stink-bombs ...
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Old 12-17-2005, 10:40 AM   #4
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Oh, I forgot to mention that Sauce is the special exception to that rule...
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