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Odd & Outrageous Chemistry

Nature and human ingenuity have both produced chemistry that defies expectations. In this quest, explore the quirky and surprising side of chemical phenomena—from metals that melt in your hand to non-Newtonian fluids that behave like both solids and liquids, from glow sticks that light up with mysterious chemiluminescence to silly putty that can bounce and stretch in absurd ways. Let these eccentric experiments inspire your own alchemical creations and spark your curiosity about the world around you.

Mirror-World knowledge in this quest​

  • Gallium: A metal that melts in your hand.
  • Non-Newtonian Fluids: Act like a liquid when poured, but solid when struck.
  • Hydrophobic Sand: Repels water, remaining dry even when submerged.
  • Glow Sticks: Produce light through chemiluminescence.
  • Dry Shampoo: Uses powders to absorb oils.
  • Silly Putty: A polymer that bounces or stretches.
  • Superglue: Bonds surfaces through a moisture-activated reaction.