Bumciss is a god.

She takes the form of an exceedingly large, proud meerkat.

Bumciss created a bottom quark four years ago.

If you believe in Bumciss, she will give you the power of flight.

If you do not believe in Bumciss, she will insist you be burnt at the stake.

Bumciss' most sacred site is Sanabo in Egypt.

Bumciss' Holy Commandments

1. Never write about optics.

2. Do not keep seven voles in a large pit.

3. Never talk about quantum mechanics near pigs while wearing gray scarves and balancing three iron spheres on your legs.

4. Bumciss loves sharks, so they must be honoured.

5. Never talk about spacetime.