GALLIUM IS A METAL THAT CAN MELT IN YOUR HAND

Gallium has a melting point of temperature of 29.76 °C, which is slightly above room temperature. If you hold it in your hand long enough, it will start to melt

Some more mind blowing facts about Gallium:
➜ Mendeléev predicted and described this element, and called it ekaaluminum
➜ Gallium has one of the longest liquid ranges of any metal and has a low vapor pressure even at high temperatures
➜ You can buy a gram of gallium for only three dollars. What a bargain!

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