Janitor David Sanderson was recently awarded a Nobel prize for advancements in molecular chemistry for his work at St Andrews university. Mr. Sanderson’s work involves mopping spills, waxing floors, and removing chewing gum from the undersides of desks.
The prize was given for a very complicated experiment no one here at Rebel Wrath actually understood, but we think it has something to do with equations and energy.
Mr Sanderson’s wife, Dr Amanda Sanderson, a pioneering researcher in the field of molecular chemistry, was also working at St Andrews university when the experiment was performed.
Mr Sanderson said “I just feel really honoured to receive this. It’s nice to be appreciated for a well-waxed floor.”
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