How to make irony: First, know that Kansas is the leading producer of helium on Earth, providing 2/3 of the global supply. Second, understand that most of the helium on Earth comes from a) the breakdown of radioactive nuclei; a process which takes tens of thousands to millions and even billions of years, and b) the Big Bang, 13.7 billion years ago. Third, note that both these timescales are > 6000 years. Fourth, mix all the above ingredients. Shake well, and enjoy the delicious irony.
Kansas is full of light air
Discover how to make irony by exploring Kansas, the leading producer of helium and its intriguing origins. Click to learn more!
Written byPhil Plait
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