Random Analogies

"The Nova laser at Livermore routinely produces fusion neutrons by subjecting materials to intense blasts of coherent light - but the Nova facility is as big as an aircraft hangar, and the barrel of the laser is like the trunk of a giant redwood tree laid on its side."

"The alkali earth metals are like slutty men. They're looking to give their electron to anyone willing to take it."

"The halogens are like slutty women. They're looking to get any electron they can."

"The noble gases are the prudes. They're happy the way they are and don't take shit from nobody."

"Science is like religion in that lay people who do not have access to science are compelled to accept via faith what scientist say. To NOT accept facts of science in our current culture is a sign of insanity."

"The human skin is like a canvas protecting what's on the inside from life's external elements."