For chemists, the periodic table of the elements is a hugely coveted piece of real estate. Writer Sam Kean explains the origins of the periodic table and its enduring brilliance. Produced by KJHK’s Becky Sullivan.
The Elements
Artist: Tom LehrerAlbum: The Tom Lehrer Collection ( Disc 1)Label: Shout Factory!Purchase: AmazonLesson 6: The Lecture
Artist: Jurassic 5Album: Jurassic 5 Deluxe Edition
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when in school, i thought it was useless. When I found a use for it and applied it, i became greatful. Thank you for you work. I see it now as an important document, a peer to the bill of rights, the magnacarta, the U.S. constitution, even martian luther's letters nailed to the church doors.
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Thanks for the comment! The music from the segment includes:
"The Elements"
Tom Lehrer
The Tom Lehrer Collection (CD/DVD) Disc 1
Shout Factory!
# ASIN: B0039TD73G
"Lesson 6: The Lecture"
Jurassic 5
Jurassic 5 Deluxe Edition [Explicit Lyrics, Extra tracks]
DECON INC
# ASIN: B001GAD802
I wonder if I am Stello's "old friend", and the Alexander Arrangement of Elements is the spiral periodic table he mentioned.
...pretty much the same sequence & scenario.
A friend of mine designed a spiral periodic chart, some 30 years ago. He recently found that there are serious scientists using something similar to chart parallels in certain properties between various elements.
Cool program. Please, what's the kooky tune near the end (4:37)? It reminds me of Herbie Hancock.
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