The Royal Society of Chemistry Honour Sherlock Holmes

No foolin'. Being fictional has not prevented Sherlock from receiving a "Special Honourary Fellowship". It seems they have discovered that he was a pioneer in the use of chemistry to solve crime. Took 'em long enough. I thought Macaulay's veriest schoolboy knew that. See the RSC's website here and click on the appropriate link for more.

The award is going to be presented by - are you ready? - Dr. John Watson, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Honestly. You can read it for yourself.