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xkcd #2975: Classical Periodic Table (xkcd.com)
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Personally I think mercury is more of a 'wet earth' hybrid element.

https://explainxkcd.com/2975/

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[โ€“] Donjuanme@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I never thought to think bromine is a liquid at standard temperature and pressure, nor that it was one of only 2. Mostly thought to keep it at a safe distance.

[โ€“] ripcord@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Gallium is pretty close. On a hot day it'd be liquid. But not most of the time in most places.