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Civilization, it is immediately apparent, is simply organized resistance to oxidation.

Hugh Aldersey-Williams (Periodic Tales: The Curious Lives of the Elements)

… and continued:

“Oxidation betrays the march of time and the inevitable triumph of entropy. The gas gives life, and in doing so brings death closer.”

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    hory sheet how did this get 88 notes :3
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