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The text is a transcript of a video about mercury, a metal with unique properties that fascinated ancient civilizations, alchemists and scientists. The video explains how mercury was used for various purposes, such as refining gold, making thermometers, creating electric motors and lighting sources. It also reveals the dangers of mercury poisoning and its environmental impact. The video shows some experiments with mercury and visits a fountain of mercury in Barcelona. The video ends with an announcement of a new collaborator and a teaser for the next video about rocket fuels.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The text is about the element mercury and its history, properties and uses.
2. Mercury is the only liquid metal at room temperature and it was discovered by roasting cinnabar, a red mineral.
3. Mercury was used by ancient civilizations such as China, Greece and Rome for various purposes such as dyeing, medicine and refining gold.
4. Mercury fascinated alchemists and scientists for centuries and helped them develop chemistry, physics and engineering.
5. Mercury is also very toxic and can cause neurological damage by evaporating and being inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
6. Mercury is still used today in some applications such as lighting, thermometers and art.
7. The text mentions several examples of mercury-related works of art, such as a fountain by Alexander Calder in Barcelona and the Guernica by Picasso.
8. The text also explains why mercury is liquid based on Einstein's theory of relativity and shows an experiment with liquid nitrogen to freeze it.
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