Oganesson

Oganesson is an element located at the bottom of the periodic table, known for its elusive nature and absurdly high atomic number of 118. It was first synthesized in 2002 by Russian scientists, who named it after the famous atomic physicist Yuri Oganessian, but they probably should have called it “Unobtainium” or “Highly Theoreticalium” because it’s so darn hard to make.

In fact, only a few atoms of oganesson have ever been created, and they don’t even exist for more than a fraction of a second before disappearing into the ether (or perhaps, the Upside Down). Scientists have been trying to study oganesson for years, but it keeps slipping through their fingers like a greased pig at a county fair.

Some have speculated that oganesson might have some practical applications, like making really strong, indestructible materials or unlocking the mysteries of the universe or possibly even powering time machines. But until we figure out how to make more than a tiny number of atoms, we’re stuck using mundane elements like iron and carbon for our boring old bridges and computers.

Despite its lack of practical value, oganesson has captured the imagination of scientists and laypeople alike. Its success rate is so low that it’s become something of a holy grail for the world’s most ambitious chemists, and its rumored properties have generated countless theories and hypotheses that may never be proven or disproven.

But maybe that’s the beauty of oganesson: it’s a reminder that even in our age of technological wonder and discovery, there are still mysteries waiting to be unlocked, and wonders that we can only dream of. Or maybe it’s just a really cool-sounding name for an extremely elusive element. Who knows?