Some people collect stamps. Wolfram Research co-founder and author Theo Gray collects elements. He created and owns a wooden periodic table table with compartments underneath every element label featuring samples. He designed it and built it himself in his free time.
(Thank you Kirk)
Great video :)
A fascinating book is “The Periodic Tales: A Cultural History of the Elements” which details the stories behind the discovery of the elements
Feb 24th, 2012 / 7:13 am