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Why did Mahatma Gandhi hate iodine? How did radium almost ruin Marie Curie's reputation? Why is gallium a favourite element of joke chemists? These and other incredible stories about science, history, finance, mythology, art, medicine, etc. are told through the periodic table of chemical elements. It is not only an outstanding scientific achievement, but also a treasure trove of adventure, betrayal, and obsession. The book contains fascinating facts about many chemical elements, as well as their role in human history and the lives of their discoverers. You will learn what happens inside stars and what the Big Bang has to do with it. And it will be very interesting for curious readers of all ages.