Watch out Superman! Kryptonite on Earth!

Hopefully Lex Luthor doesn’t catch wind up this development!

LONDON, England (Reuters) — Kryptonite, which robbed Superman of his powers, is no longer the stuff of comic books and films.

A mineral found by geologists in Serbia shares virtually the same chemical composition as the fictional kryptonite from outer space, used by the superhero’s nemesis Lex Luther to weaken him in the film “Superman Returns”.

“We will have to be careful with it — we wouldn’t want to deprive Earth of its most famous superhero!,” said Dr Chris Stanley, a mineralogist at London’s Natural History Museum.

Stanley, who revealed the identity of the mysterious new mineral, discovered the match after searching the Internet for its chemical formula – sodium lithium boron silicate hydroxide.

“I was amazed to discover that same scientific name written on a case of rock containing kryptonite stolen by Lex Luther from a museum in the film Superman Returns,” he said.

The substance has been confirmed as a new mineral after tests by scientists at the Natural History Museum in London and the National Research Council in Canada.

But instead of the large green crystals in Superman comics, the real thing is a white, powdery substance which contains no fluorine and is non-radioactive.

The mineral, to be named Jadarite, will go on show at the London’s Natural History Museum at certain times of the day on Wednesday, April 25, and Sunday, May 13.

We must make sure this doesn’t fall into the wrong hands, or the caped wonder of the world will be rendered powerless.

Mark

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James Bond sucks at parking!

As a long time Bond fan, this is painful on several levels.

Dozy parker

Daniel Craig is reportedly causing amusement in Hollywood – with his attempts to park his new car.

The James Bond star has bought one of the largest 4x4s on the road, reports the Sun.

But locals say he is struggling to learn to park the 2.5 tonne Cadillac Escalade against the kerb.

One resident was quoted as saying: “I’ve driven past it three times recently parked awkwardly – hanging off the pavement.

“It’s become a real talking point in Hollywood. Daniel has a reputation as a proper action man so it’s funny to think he’s struggling to park.”

Not only does the new Bond suck at parking, but he’s driving around in a Cadillac Escalade? While this isn’t quite as bad as when Bond is driving a Ford in Casino Royale (ugh), you’d think driving around an Aston Martin would have convinced him to get one of those instead.

I mean, an actor like that could really get any kind of badass sports car, or even a number of moderately awesome cars. But an Escalade? A massive, gas-guzzling, 2 and a half ton PoS? I’m sure it’s comfortable and makes you feel powerful, but come on Craig!

I guess we should’ve known that Bond doesn’t park SUVs very well, and if you’ve seen Casino Royale you know what I’m talking about. But it’s still a bad car and not something he should be trying to park with in the first place.

Although the fact that he does suck at parking does, in turn, suck. Sure Desmond Llewelyn (Q) couldn’t figure out gadgets or cars to save his life, but Bond needs to be at least capable of parking…

Mark

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