This article is classified "Partly real, partly fictional"
Though you may not know it, there are four forces in the Universe governing
all interactions. They are the Strong Force, the Weak Force, the
Electromagnetic Force, and Gravity. Each of these forces is governed by
a particle (or sometimes particles) called a Gluon. No, it is not made of
glue.
Gravity is an attracting force between two bodies that have mass:
M * G = W
where M is the Mass, G is the Gravitational constant of whatever world
you're on, and W is the Weight. So, the best weight loss plan is to go to
a planet where G is smaller than 1. Gravity is governed by a gluon called
the graviton. This particle has never been discovered, but it must exist
because I said so.
The Electromagnetic force is the force that creates light, magnetism, and
electricity. The gluon for the Electromagnetic force is the photon.
The electromagnetic force can self-propagate through a vacuum. This is
because a magnetic field generates an electric field, and an electric field
generates a magnetic field, so the fields fluctuate through the vacuum.
Photons move at c, the speed of light, which is 180,000 miles/second, or
300,000 KM/s, or 1.8 tera furlongs/fortnight, or 138.31 peta Roel/Roel,
or... well, I think you get the idea.
The Strong Force is what holds the nucleus of an atom together. The strong
force is the energy released in a nuclear explosion. It is governed by
several gluons, most notably the Z Boson.
The Weak Force is what causes nuclear decay. It is governed by the W
particle. (W standing for Weak. What'd you think it stood for... Wieners?)
Some scientists on Earth speculate there is a fifth force that counteracts
gravity. They call it antigravity.
It is interesting to note that scientists on Quelas III also believe in
the existence of fifth force. It is called the U-Force, or unhealthy
force. It is the force that drives sentient species to eat white bread
even though Wheat and Rye taste better and have nutritional value.
It is governed by the Grain gluon.
Earth scientists also speculate that all the forces of the universe are
manifestations of a single force that split up during the big bang. Those
scientists claim that a grand equation called a unified field theory, will
allow them to calculate the results of interactions with any force.
They have succeeded in part, though gravity still refuses to join at this
time. He refers all questions to his agent.