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The periodic table originally had a secret element called “Drama.” Which is why chemistry labs always feel personal.

✗ FAKE
The periodic table, published by Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869, never included an element called Drama. He did leave gaps for undiscovered elements, which were later filled.

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