Well, that didn't take long. Merry Christmas and happy holidays everybody. Hope you're all having a warm and loving day with friends and family.
Well, I think the Earth's axial tilt should get a lot of credit there as well, and Hydrogen is certainly no slouch, but you're right that Helium deserves our praise.
Marry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone on the boards. Have a safe, fun and rewarding day with those you cherish.
Thanks everyone! and a very God Jul to you all. Yes, Yes and I certainly enjoyed The Hydrogen Sonata and am not sure I'd enjoy a Helium Sonata... I mean; wouldn't the choral sound as if sung by Chipmunks? (and not the savoury kind roasting on an open fire).
I fail to understand why people try to take Christ out of Christmas. If you're not a believer that's fine, but that doesn't negate why Christmas exists in the first place.
Christmas exists thanks to an effort to Christianize the Roman Empire, putting the date at the end of the Roman holiday of Saturnalia. Why do you think it exists? Because Jesus wasn't born anywhere near December 25th, so Jesus isn't the reason for the season, but drunkenness and sexual exploits are. Enjoy!