Iridium, atomic number 77, is among the hardest, shiniest, and most dense of the elements. It is quite rare in the Earth's crust, but abundant (by comparison) in meteorites. Its high melting point and resistance to corrosion make it extremely useful for everything from spark plugs to production of antimatter. It is also the only metal to maintain good mechanical properties at temperatures above 1,600 °C. I trust you will use that information how you see fit.
popularized by a Twitter account in 2010. It is named after the misunderstood giant in the 2003 film Big Fish. Older or alternative terms used locally include simply "the fog" or sometimes "Big Mama", Seasonal Names: It is often associated with the terms "June Gloom" or "Fogust" due to its prevalence in the summer months.
Did you know....the horns on the viking's helmets are a myth? The popular image of the "horned Viking" can be traced back to the 1870s. Costume designer Carl Emil Doepler created horned helmets for Richard Wagner’s opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen to enhance the characters' theatrical presence. (I BELIEVE in the Where in Time game, they tell us this too....)