I love studying particle physics as a layman, which means I understand very little of concept. However, this is a big deal. A HUGE deal! Over the next couple decades, our society will change dramatically as a result of the discovery of the Higgs Boson. Hopefully, governments won't steal the idea so only their cronies can use the technology.
I can't explain it, (and neither can you, so pipe down) but this is big. Very big.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK0qkkjimfo