26 month-old Rose of Seattle, Washington plays a game with those lovely Periodic Table of Elements cards previously featured on Boing Boing. What a smart and adorable kid! And what great parents she has.
Video Link, found via Chris Hardwick's blog.
2 year old girl loves the periodic table of elements
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