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Video: From Alchemy to IUPAC - Paul Ferguson - 08-28-2026
"In this video, we go on a journey through history to uncover the fascinating origins of chemical symbols. We explore how chemistry transitioned from esoteric alchemical cryptography (where mercury was called "dragon's bile" or "milk of a black cow") into a standardized, universally understood global language."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHjHp-B1NNQ