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Two Elements Added To Periodic Table

smitty777 writes "Two new elements have been added to the periodic table of the elements. Elements 114 and 116 are the weightiest known, with atomic weights of 289 and 292 respectively. The discoverers are proposing flerovium and moscovium as names for these two new discoveries. There are also arguments being made to add in three more as well: 113, 115 and 118." We've noted element 114 in the past, but this is more official.

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  1. How about by ThatsNotPudding · · Score: 3, Funny

    Farnsworthium?
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  2. Re:How close are we to the island of stability? by circletimessquare · · Score: 3, Funny

    and even more importantly, how does this magic element relate to mining operations on pandora, and is it the stuff that makes 10 foot tall blue chicks hot?

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  3. Re:Element 115 by fotoflojoe · · Score: 3, Funny

    Upsidaisyum

  4. Re:Weightiest by X0563511 · · Score: 4, Funny

    That only works if you (for some reason) insist on using the currency-based measure for gold, but not on all the other items.

    That's retarded. One of the first things you do is ensure your units are consistent.

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  5. Re:Huh by RoverDaddy · · Score: 5, Funny

    What happened to that un uh um oo ee oo ah ah standardized naming system?

    They gave up when they realized it would have to be extended to include ting tang walla walla bing bang.

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