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It’s not fantasy anymore — physicists at CERN have done what ancient alchemists could only dream of. Using the ALICE experiment at the Large Hadron Collider, scientists smashed lead atoms together at near light-speed, stripping away protons and creating actual gold atoms — if only for a fraction of a second.
How? By removing three protons from lead (atomic number 82), they momentarily created gold (atomic number 79) through nuclear transmutation — the real science behind turning one element into another.
This isn’t about riches. The gold produced was microscopic — just picograms — but the achievement is a milestone in understanding the origins of matter and the behavior of atomic nuclei under extreme energy.
From myth to measurable reality, we’ve finally cracked the code of alchemy — not with magic, but with the power of particle physics.
#CERN #LHC #ALICEexperiment #ParticlePhysics #AlchemyRealizedIt’s not fantasy anymore — physicists at CERN have done what ancient alchemists could only dream of. Using the ALICE experiment at the Large Hadron Collider, scientists smashed lead atoms together at near light-speed, stripping away protons and creating actual gold atoms — if only for a fraction of a second. How? By removing three protons from lead (atomic number 82), they momentarily created gold (atomic number 79) through nuclear transmutation — the real science behind turning one element into another. This isn’t about riches. The gold produced was microscopic — just picograms — but the achievement is a milestone in understanding the origins of matter and the behavior of atomic nuclei under extreme energy. From myth to measurable reality, we’ve finally cracked the code of alchemy — not with magic, but with the power of particle physics. #CERN #LHC #ALICEexperiment #ParticlePhysics #AlchemyRealized
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Canadian Tourtière – Traditional Meat Pie
A classic French Canadian meat pie made with a mix of ground pork, beef, and spices, encased in flaky pastry.
Ingredients (Serves 6):
* 500g ground pork
* 500g ground beef
* 1 onion, finely chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tsp cinnamon
* ½ tsp cloves
* ½ tsp allspice
* Salt, pepper
* 1 ready-made pie crust (top and bottom)
* 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions:
1. Cook onion and garlic until translucent. Add ground meats and brown.
2. Stir in spices, salt, and pepper. Cook until well combined and fragrant.
3. Line a pie dish with crust, fill with meat mixture, cover with top crust.
4. Seal edges, cut slits in top. Brush with beaten egg.
5. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Canadian Tip:
Serve warm with ketchup or mustard, popular during the holidays.Canadian Tourtière – Traditional Meat Pie A classic French Canadian meat pie made with a mix of ground pork, beef, and spices, encased in flaky pastry. Ingredients (Serves 6): * 500g ground pork * 500g ground beef * 1 onion, finely chopped * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1 tsp cinnamon * ½ tsp cloves * ½ tsp allspice * Salt, pepper * 1 ready-made pie crust (top and bottom) * 1 egg (for egg wash) Instructions: 1. Cook onion and garlic until translucent. Add ground meats and brown. 2. Stir in spices, salt, and pepper. Cook until well combined and fragrant. 3. Line a pie dish with crust, fill with meat mixture, cover with top crust. 4. Seal edges, cut slits in top. Brush with beaten egg. 5. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Canadian Tip: Serve warm with ketchup or mustard, popular during the holidays.
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