Niagara Falls, NY
The lightest and most abundant element in the universe
Hydrogen
Mach 1 refers to the speed of this
Sound
The common acronym for the sequence of hues described as making up visible light (or a rainbow)
ROYGBIV
A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
Rhythm
Jerusalem, Israel
Before buying a house, potential homeowners should check the basement for this radioactive noble gas
Radon
The blue video game character with a penchant for collecting rings
Sonic the Hedgehog
The discrete elementary particle that "makes up" light
Photon
An ancient burial site or place of worship, often located underground
Crypt
Istanbul, Turkey
This element is commonly used in plumbing - its symbol Pb actually derives from the Latin word plumbum, the same source as plumbing
Lead
This aptly named runner carries the title of Fastest Man Alive
Usain Bolt
The two types of cells in human eyes that are responsible for gathering light to enable sight
Cones and Rods
A story or tale often with supernatural elements
Myth
Moscow, Russia
The most conductive substance in existence, this element is seldom used for such in practice because it tarnishes easily and there are cheaper alternatives like copper
Silver
The fastest fish in the ocean, it's name comes from its striking dorsal fin
Sailfish
A property of light that specifies the geometric orientation of its wave oscillation, or a feature of your sunglasses that helps reduce glare
Polarization
An abnormal sac in the body that is filled with fluid or other substances
Cyst
Svalbard, Norway
This radioactive element has a half-life of only 22 seconds, bringing to mind the oft-conquered country it is named after
Francium
The fastest animal on Earth
Peregrin Falcon
The word Laser originated as an acronym that stands for this phrase
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
Stymy