2) And all of you will probably enjoy what is shown below. It was
just posted by a colleague, at our university discussion list.
Have a good day,
Ludwik
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NEWS RELEASE: NEW ELEMENT DISCOVERED
The heaviest element known to science was recently discovered by
physicists. The element, tentatively named Administratum, has no
protons or electrons and thus has an atomic number of 0. However, it
does have: 1 neutron, 125 assistant neutrons, 75 vice-neutrons and 111
assistant vice-neutrons.
This gives Administratum an atomic mass of 312. The 312 particles are
held together by a force that involves continuous exchange of meson-
like particles called morons.
Since it has no electrons, Administratum is inert. However, it can be
detected chemically, as it impedes every action with which it comes
into contact. According to the discoverers, a microscopic amount of
Administratum causes one reaction to take four days to complete when
it normally would have occurred in less than one second.
Administratum has a normal half-life of approximately three years, at
which time it does not actually decay but instead undergoes a
reorganization in which assistant neutrons, vice-neutrons and
assistant vice-neutrons exchange places. Some studies have shown that
atomic mass actually increases after each reorganization.
Research in other laboratories indicates that Administratum occurs
naturally in the atmosphere. It tends to concentrate in certain
points such as government agencies, large corporations, and
universities. It can usually be found in the newest, best appointed,
and best maintained buildings and rooms.
Scientists point out that Administratum is known to be toxic at any
level of concentration and can easily destroy any productive reaction
where it is allowed to accumulate. Attempts are being made to
determine how Adminstratum can be controlled to prevent irreversible
damage. But, results to date are not promising.