The seven rows of the periodic table pose escalating dangers: rows 1-2 are buildable without trouble; row 3 will burn you with fire; row 4 will choke you with toxic smoke; row 5 will replicate rows 1-3 dangers plus give mild radiation; row 6 will disintegrate instantly in superheated steam and extremely toxic dust; row 7 should not be built.

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Randall Munroe

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the first two rows really you can build without too much trouble. The third row will burn you with fire. The fourth row will choke you with toxic smoke

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What If? | Randall Munroe | Talks at GoogleTalks at Google
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:26:46 AM

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