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Cosmic Queries: Gravity

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The Densest Elements on the Periodic Table

The densest elements on the periodic table are not at the heavy end. In fact, a cubic foot of osmium would make the world's best paper rate. Gold is very dense as well, much denser than lead. So you don't have that much of these rare elements to try to create so much of it.

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