Once upon a time there was that gorgeous princess named Vanadis who was like all princesses - not too hasty in answering knocks on the door. Then there was a handsome lad whose name escapes me, who came knocking on her door. Capricious Vanadis heard the knock but was not in a rush to open, deciding to wait and see if the knock will be repeated. It was not to be repeated. After waiting a few minutes, disappointed lad walked away, mentally going through his spreadsheet of other worthy lasses, perhaps.

Then there was that other lad who also came knocking on Vanadis’s door. She grew accustomed to the game, however, and was in no rush at all to open the squeaky door. The lad was a stubborn one, nevertheless, and kept banging at the door until it flew open and he saw Vanadis in all her unkempt beauty…

The rest is (chemical) history. Element Vanaduim was discovered and named by the persistent chemist who was sure of what he wanted, what he needed and what he saw.

Let’s just say one more time : never ever give up. :)