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21st Apr '13 1:39:04 PM memememememe

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Let's get something straight. The alchemists, as a whole, [[IsaacNewton were not stupid]]. They were not crazy, they were not ignorant, and they were not charlatans (for the most part). Alchemists, in their day, were at the forefront of science and technology, and they essentially invented the scientific method during their unorthodox experiments. This was, however, nothing more than a side effect of their true research, which was something altogether more ambitious and subtle...

Producing gold from lead ([[YouFailEconomicsForever just ignore how it would make gold worthless]]) was considered possible by the ancient alchemists [[labelnote:*]]and indeed, it has at last been done with particle accelerators, [[AwesomeButImpractical although the process costs more money than the gold you get will pay for]][[/labelnote]] but this was only a parlor trick. The ''panacea'' could cure any disease and extend life. But what alchemists worldwide were truly looking for was a formula that would grant life eternal. In Dar-al-Islam, it was known as the ''elixir''. Indian alchemists sought it as ''soma ras''. In Christendom, it was called the ''philosopher's stone.'' This was the ''Great Work''. [[hottip:*:One notes that they considered the transmutation of gold and the achievement of immortality to be connected. Because gold does not tarnish, rust, corrode, etc., it is immortal.]] Some of the alchemists were even rumored to have succeeded -- there are occultists who will inform you that le Count de Saint Germain, born in the 18th century, still walks the streets among us. The same is said for the alchemist Nicolas Flamel and his wife who lived in Paris in the 15th century.

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Let's get something straight. The alchemists, as a whole, [[IsaacNewton were not stupid]]. They were not crazy, they were not ignorant, and they were not charlatans (for the most part). Alchemists were at the forefront of science and technology, and they essentially invented modern chemistry while finding out important laws of physics such as EquivalentExchange during their unorthodox experiments. This was, however, nothing more than a side effect of their true research, which was something altogether more ambitious and subtle...

Producing gold from lead ([[YouFailEconomicsForever just ignore how it would make gold worthless]]) was considered possible by the ancient alchemists [[labelnote:*]]and indeed, it has at last been done with particle accelerators, [[AwesomeButImpractical although the process costs more money than the gold you get will pay for]][[/labelnote]] but for them this was only a worthless parlour trick. The ''panacea'' could cure any disease and extend life. But what alchemists worldwide were truly looking for was a formula that would grant life eternal and violate the laws of physics. In Dar-al-Islam, it was known as the ''elixir''. Indian alchemists sought it as ''soma ras''. In Christendom, it was called the ''philosopher's stone.'' This was the ''Great Work''. [[hottip:*:One notes that they considered the transmutation of gold and the achievement of immortality to be connected. Because gold does not tarnish, rust, corrode, etc., it is immortal.]] Some of the alchemists were even rumoured to have succeeded -- there are occultists who will inform you that le Count de Saint Germain, born in the 18th century, still walks the streets among us. The same is said for the alchemist Nicolas Flamel and his wife who lived in Paris in the 15th century.

5th Feb '13 7:29:16 PM CapsLuna

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20th Dec '12 6:57:26 AM TropeEater

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Producing gold from lead ([[YouFailEconomicsForever just ignore how it would make gold worthless]]) was considered possible by the ancient alchemists [[hottip:*:and indeed, it has at last been done with particle accelerators, [[AwesomeButImpractical although the process costs more money than the gold you get will pay for]], but this was only a parlor trick. The ''panacea'' could cure any disease and extend life. But what alchemists worldwide were truly looking for was a formula that would grant life eternal. In Dar-al-Islam, it was known as the ''elixir''. Indian alchemists sought it as ''soma ras''. In Christendom, it was called the ''philosopher's stone.'' This was the ''Great Work''. [[hottip:*:One notes that they considered the transmutation of gold and the achievement of immortality to be connected. Because gold does not tarnish, rust, corrode, etc., it is immortal.]] Some of the alchemists were even rumored to have succeeded -- there are occultists who will inform you that le Count de Saint Germain, born in the 18th century, still walks the streets among us. The same is said for the alchemist Nicolas Flamel and his wife who lived in Paris in the 15th century.

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30th Aug '12 10:03:23 PM ThePope

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26th May '12 1:37:00 PM TooBadForU

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Producing gold from lead ([[YouFailEconomicsForever just ignore how it would make gold worthless]]) was considered possible by the ancient alchemists [[hottip:*:and indeed, it has at last been done with particle accelerators, [[AwesomeButImpractical although the process costs more money than the gold you get will pay for]]]], but this was only a parlor trick. The ''panacea'' could cure any disease and extend life. But what alchemists worldwide were truly looking for was a formula that would grant life eternal. In Dar-al-Islam, it was known as the ''elixir''. Indian alchemists sought it as ''soma ras''. In Christendom, it was called the ''philosopher's stone.'' This was the ''Great Work''. [[hottip:*:One notes that they considered the transmutation of gold and the achievement of immortality to be connected. Because gold does not tarnish, rust, corrode, etc., it is immortal.]] Some of the alchemists were even rumored to have succeeded -- there are occultists who will inform you that le Count de Saint Germain, born in the 18th century, still walks the streets among us. The same is said for the alchemist Nicolas Flamel and his wife who lived in Paris in the 15th century.

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16th May '12 10:25:32 PM Anfauglith

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Producing gold from lead ([[YouFailEconomicsForever just ignore how it would make gold worthless]]) was considered possible by the ancient alchemists [[hottip:*:and indeed, it has at last been done with particle accelerators, [[RealityEnsues although]] [[AwesomeButImpractical the process costs more money than the gold you get will pay for]]]], but this was only a parlor trick. The ''panacea'' could cure any disease and extend life. But what alchemists worldwide were truly looking for was a formula that would grant life eternal. In Dar-al-Islam, it was known as the ''elixir''. Indian alchemists sought it as ''soma ras''. In Christendom, it was called the ''philosopher's stone.'' This was the ''Great Work''. [[hottip:*:One notes that they considered the transmutation of gold and the achievement of immortality to be connected. Because gold does not tarnish, rust, corrode, etc., it is immortal.]] Some of the alchemists were even rumored to have succeeded -- there are occultists who will inform you that le Count de Saint Germain, born in the 18th century, still walks the streets among us. The same is said for the alchemist Nicolas Flamel and his wife who lived in Paris in the 15th century.

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Producing gold from lead ([[YouFailEconomicsForever just ignore how it would make gold worthless]]) was considered possible by the ancient alchemists [[hottip:*:and indeed, it has at last been done with particle accelerators, [[AwesomeButImpractical although the process costs more money than the gold you get will pay for]]]], but this was only a parlor trick. The ''panacea'' could cure any disease and extend life. But what alchemists worldwide were truly looking for was a formula that would grant life eternal. In Dar-al-Islam, it was known as the ''elixir''. Indian alchemists sought it as ''soma ras''. In Christendom, it was called the ''philosopher's stone.'' This was the ''Great Work''. [[hottip:*:One notes that they considered the transmutation of gold and the achievement of immortality to be connected. Because gold does not tarnish, rust, corrode, etc., it is immortal.]] Some of the alchemists were even rumored to have succeeded -- there are occultists who will inform you that le Count de Saint Germain, born in the 18th century, still walks the streets among us. The same is said for the alchemist Nicolas Flamel and his wife who lived in Paris in the 15th century.

16th May '12 10:24:44 PM Anfauglith

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Producing gold from lead ([[YouFailEconomicsForever just ignore how it would make gold worthless]]) was considered possible by the ancient alchemists [[hottip:*:and indeed, it has at last been done with particle accelerators, [[RealityEnsues although]] [[AwesomeButImpractical the process costs more money than the gold you get will pay for]] ]], but this was only a parlor trick. The ''panacea'' could cure any disease and extend life. But what alchemists worldwide were truly looking for was a formula that would grant life eternal. In Dar-al-Islam, it was known as the ''elixir''. Indian alchemists sought it as ''soma ras''. In Christendom, it was called the ''philosopher's stone.'' This was the ''Great Work''. [[hottip:*:One notes that they considered the transmutation of gold and the achievement of immortality to be connected. Because gold does not tarnish, rust, corrode, etc., it is immortal.]] Some of the alchemists were even rumored to have succeeded -- there are occultists who will inform you that le Count de Saint Germain, born in the 18th century, still walks the streets among us. The same is said for the alchemist Nicolas Flamel and his wife who lived in Paris in the 15th century.

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Producing gold from lead ([[YouFailEconomicsForever just ignore how it would make gold worthless]]) was considered possible by the ancient alchemists [[hottip:*:and indeed, it has at last been done with particle accelerators, [[RealityEnsues although]] [[AwesomeButImpractical the process costs more money than the gold you get will pay for]]]], but this was only a parlor trick. The ''panacea'' could cure any disease and extend life. But what alchemists worldwide were truly looking for was a formula that would grant life eternal. In Dar-al-Islam, it was known as the ''elixir''. Indian alchemists sought it as ''soma ras''. In Christendom, it was called the ''philosopher's stone.'' This was the ''Great Work''. [[hottip:*:One notes that they considered the transmutation of gold and the achievement of immortality to be connected. Because gold does not tarnish, rust, corrode, etc., it is immortal.]] Some of the alchemists were even rumored to have succeeded -- there are occultists who will inform you that le Count de Saint Germain, born in the 18th century, still walks the streets among us. The same is said for the alchemist Nicolas Flamel and his wife who lived in Paris in the 15th century.

16th May '12 10:24:26 PM Anfauglith

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Producing gold from lead ([[YouFailEconomicsForever just ignore how it would make gold worthless]]) was considered possible by the ancient alchemists [[hottip:*:and indeed, it has at last been done with particle accelerators, [[RealityEnsues although the process costs more money than the gold you get will pay for]]]], but this was only a parlor trick. The ''panacea'' could cure any disease and extend life. But what alchemists worldwide were truly looking for was a formula that would grant life eternal. In Dar-al-Islam, it was known as the ''elixir''. Indian alchemists sought it as ''soma ras''. In Christendom, it was called the ''philosopher's stone.'' This was the ''Great Work''. [[hottip:*:One notes that they considered the transmutation of gold and the achievement of immortality to be connected. Because gold does not tarnish, rust, corrode, etc., it is immortal.]] Some of the alchemists were even rumored to have succeeded -- there are occultists who will inform you that le Count de Saint Germain, born in the 18th century, still walks the streets among us. The same is said for the alchemist Nicolas Flamel and his wife who lived in Paris in the 15th century.

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Producing gold from lead ([[YouFailEconomicsForever just ignore how it would make gold worthless]]) was considered possible by the ancient alchemists [[hottip:*:and indeed, it has at last been done with particle accelerators, [[RealityEnsues although]] [[AwesomeButImpractical the process costs more money than the gold you get will pay for]] ]], but this was only a parlor trick. The ''panacea'' could cure any disease and extend life. But what alchemists worldwide were truly looking for was a formula that would grant life eternal. In Dar-al-Islam, it was known as the ''elixir''. Indian alchemists sought it as ''soma ras''. In Christendom, it was called the ''philosopher's stone.'' This was the ''Great Work''. [[hottip:*:One notes that they considered the transmutation of gold and the achievement of immortality to be connected. Because gold does not tarnish, rust, corrode, etc., it is immortal.]] Some of the alchemists were even rumored to have succeeded -- there are occultists who will inform you that le Count de Saint Germain, born in the 18th century, still walks the streets among us. The same is said for the alchemist Nicolas Flamel and his wife who lived in Paris in the 15th century.

11th May '12 6:12:13 AM TheOneWhoTropes

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Producing gold from lead ([[YouFailEconomicsForever just ignore how it would make gold worthless]]) was considered possible by the ancient alchemists [[hottip:*:and indeed, it has at last been done with particle accelerators, [[RealityEnsues although the process costs more money than the gold you get will pay for]]]], but this was only a parlor trick. The ''panacea'' could cure any disease and extend life. But what alchemists worldwide were truly looking for was a formula that would grant life eternal. In Dar-al-Islam, it was known as the ''elixir''. Indian alchemists sought it as ''soma ras''. In Christendom, it was called the ''philosopher's stone.'' This was the ''Great Work''. [[hottip:*:One notes that they considered the transmutation of gold and the achievement of immortality to be connected. Because gold does not tarnish, rust, corrode, etc., it is immortal.]] Some of the alchemists were even rumored to have succeeded -- there are occultists who will inform you that le Count de Saint Germain, born in the 18th century, still walks the streets among us.

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Producing gold from lead ([[YouFailEconomicsForever just ignore how it would make gold worthless]]) was considered possible by the ancient alchemists [[hottip:*:and indeed, it has at last been done with particle accelerators, [[RealityEnsues although the process costs more money than the gold you get will pay for]]]], but this was only a parlor trick. The ''panacea'' could cure any disease and extend life. But what alchemists worldwide were truly looking for was a formula that would grant life eternal. In Dar-al-Islam, it was known as the ''elixir''. Indian alchemists sought it as ''soma ras''. In Christendom, it was called the ''philosopher's stone.'' This was the ''Great Work''. [[hottip:*:One notes that they considered the transmutation of gold and the achievement of immortality to be connected. Because gold does not tarnish, rust, corrode, etc., it is immortal.]] Some of the alchemists were even rumored to have succeeded -- there are occultists who will inform you that le Count de Saint Germain, born in the 18th century, still walks the streets among us. The same is said for the alchemist Nicolas Flamel and his wife who lived in Paris in the 15th century.

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