MERCURY

“A dragon biting its tale” was a name given by the alchemists to a chemical reaction that allowed great Indian magician Nagardguna turn mercury into gold. The amazing metal mercury liquefies at room temperature but at 30C solidifies, unable to be broken by the mightiest hydraulic press. Cast iron weights float in mercury like paper ships! While mercury efficiently dissolves metals and is a perfect heat and electrical conductor, it is also a deadly poison. As an ancient Indian proverb says, “A man who knows the power of prayers is a prophet, but a man who knows the power of mercury is a god!”