Dr. Laurent had waited for this moment for practically all his life. The Large Hadron Collider hummed beneath his observation booth, ready for the first run. His hand paused above the activation switch just long enough for the few members of the press present to take a few pictures. He hated the dog and pony show this moment had become, but the press was necessary to provide the proof that the LHC would not destroy the world.
"Gentlemen," Dr. Laurent spoke with authority, "I give you the Large Hadron Collider!" and with that he pressed the button. There was a loud hum and the...