Hi all! I am currently driving across parts of the United States and Canada, so I wanted to leave you with some videos. The first is produced by the American Chemical Society to emphasize the importance of chemistry (in case you haven't noticed - it's kind of a big deal). Also, enjoy the bloopers from The Big Bang Theory - if you haven't seen the show, watch it! My sister and I have even gotten our parents hooked - while Christine and I laugh at the subtle science humor, my parents still get a chuckle from Sheldon's mannerisms.
Common Occurrences: Cerium oxide powder is used for grinding and polishing glass. Cerium is also included in "mischmetal" (mixed metals) that are used as flint in lighters.
Fun Fact: Cerium is "pyrophoric," meaning that is catches fire when it is scratched, grinded, or filed. Because of this quality, cerium is used for special effects in movies involving action scenes like cars being dragged on concrete.
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