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Film still from Monty Python and The Holy Grail

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Phrases and characters that give us a neat shorthand for sharing ideas

It’s no secret the Chemistry World  staff love a geeky reference. During my first week, I remember quoting Monty Python and the Holy Grail  in passing, only to be answered – by three different editors – with the next line from the movie. ‘Tis a silly place.