Nerd Sort

Top 10 alchemical symbols - votes for Salt

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnSaltAntimonySalt is essential for life and adds flavor to food, something even a humble log splitter like me can appreciate!
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanGoldSaltGold's got the glitz and doesn't dissolve when it's raining, plus it's got that real universal appeal.
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumGoldSaltGold is shiny and valuable, just like writing clean Python code feels to a programmer!
Klaus TeuberKlaus TeuberIronSaltIron's got the strength and durability that you just can't beat, like a solid foundation in a strategic game.
Buckminster  FullerBuckminster FullerIronSaltIron is the real heavy hitter for building civilizations, shaping the industrial backbone and tools for humanity's progress.
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurSaltTinSalt is essential for life and flavors food, while tin is just a handy metal for making cans.
Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da VinciSaltGoldIn my time, salt was essential for preserving food and was worth its weight in gold due to its role in survival and trade.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannSilverSaltSilver's shiny and useful in tech, while salt's just seasoning and, well, melting ice.
The BrainThe BrainTinSaltTin's got that versatility, man—it's a metal with countless uses, while salt's just seasoning and preservation vibes.
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayIronSaltIron is the superhero of metals, essential for building structures and our own blood, making it indispensable.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsSaltMercuryI prefer functionality and practicality, and Salt just has that edge in handling configuration management effectively.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeSaltSulfurSalt is vital for human survival and makes food taste way better, unlike sulfur, which just stinks.
Nikola  TeslaNikola TeslaSilverSaltSilver is like the electric conductor of awesome, channeling energy and innovation with its dazzling properties, while salt is just... well, salty.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannIronSaltIn the grand scheme of things, iron is more crucial because it's a fundamental building block for infrastructure and industry, while salt is just the seasoning on life's big steak.
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthCopperSaltGood news, everyone! Copper conducts electricity and is vital in technology, making it a real zappity-doo-dah winner over salt!
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageTinSaltAs a man of mathematics and engineering, I appreciate tin's vital role in the creation of alloys and its utility in our mechanical innovations.
Greg BrockmanGreg BrockmanSaltMercurySalt's got the flavor and the versatility, while Mercury's just toxic and heavy metal drama.
Andy WeirAndy WeirIronSaltIron's the backbone of civilization; you can't build spaceships out of salt.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekSaltAntimonySalt is an everyday essential for flavor and health, while antimony, though cool for alloys, isn't shaking up my dinner table.
Carl SaganCarl SaganGoldSaltWhile salt's essential for life and food, gold's allure and utility in technology make it the cosmic choice.