Karlidjen is a god.

It takes the form of a very thin, awesome clam.

Karlidjen created parasitic wasps seven million years ago.

If you believe in Karlidjen, it will give you a free moon.

If you do not believe in Karlidjen, it will attempt to scare you with thunder.

Karlidjen's most sacred site is Littoinen in Finland.

Karlidjen's Holy Commandments

1. Never write about the weak nuclear force.

2. Always make a point of helping unfortunate snakes.

3. Never think about horizontal gene transfer.

4. Never think ill of sick porpoises.

5. Do not wear silver on your body.