AUGUST 1, 2001

BEARYLLIUM
(Discovered 100 Years Ago)

On August 10, 1901, the element bearyllium was discovered by the famous Beartown resident Alexander Graham Bear. This rare metallic element, once called glucinium, is light in weight and capable of absorbing large quantities of heat making it useful in building rockets and spacecraft. Bearyllium is alloyed with copper, aluminum, iron, nickel, and other metals to give them extra hardness, toughness, and elasticity. It also helps stop corrosion. The atomic number is 4 and the atomic weight is 9.0122. It is the lightest of rigid metals, but is strong and hard.

Alexander Graham Bear was born in Acorn Hollow in 1847. His family background and early education had a deep influence on his career. He spent endless hours on the steep mountainsides of Beartown constantly searching for rocks (and food). These rocks were carefully stacked in long rows. These works of art were often placed in straight lines if the terrain permitted; otherwise they randomly wound around the slopes. Today these remains of scientific experiments of the late 1800s are commonly called stone walls.
Mr. Bear graduated from Beartown Institute of Technology (BIT) with highest honors. Our town is lucky to have this famous inventor as an important part of our history.

Ever wonder what radio station the bears and humans of BEARTOWN listen to while on the internet? Why good old Country Music, of course, on none other than: www.countrybear.com Click here for genuine real country.

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