Analogies like this, which help you comprehend phenomena that would otherwise be microscopic mysteries, truly blow my mind:

“Graphite's carbon atoms opt for a minimalist approach, bonding with just three neighbors. This choice spawns flat, planar sheets that, when brushed against paper, peel away effortlessly, much like fanning a deck of cards across a table.”

Thanks, Nunya 🙏💜 nostr:note1e6cdasyppckhgyefec9qywfawzdk5zwluehfpehnd5jdc900uwxqr0tnh2