In 2022, The Stranger felt the need to have a closer look at the periodic table of elements. He wanted to experience the elements or their compounds first-hand. Here are the elements he’s tried on so far.

Hydrogen
Gotta love me some dihydrogenmonoxide.

Helium
An invisible gas that makes balloons float and voices squeak.

Lithium
Commonly used in batteries.

Beryllium
Found in various gemstones – such as aquamarine, emerald, or golden beryll.

Boron
Used for various things, from heat-resistant glass to bulletproof vests and laundry detergent.

Carbon
Fundamental building block of life. Also the primary component of most fuels, from sugar and wood to coal and oil.

Nitrogen
Being the most common gas in Earth’s atmosphere is boring. Being liquid is way cooler.

Oxygen
What our body needs to turn nutrition into energy.

Fluorine
Highly dangerous in most forms, but good for your teeth when applied correctly. Also found in colorful gemstones.

Neon
Provides the orange-red glow for old advertisements.

Sodium
Can you pass me the sodium chloride?

Magnesium
Important for muscles and nerves. Also used for lightweight metal alloys and underwater torches.

Aluminium
A lightweight metal used for various vehicles. Also popular for food containers and conspiracy theorist headwear.

Silicon
Found in a wide range of minerals. Main ingredient for microchips and other electronic components.

Gold
Expensive, prestigious, and therefore popular for jewelry and investment.