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Gold has remained one of the most prolific metals that humans use every day. It has been used for coinage, jewellery and other arts throughout human civilisation. The yellow metal at one point was the basis of our modern cash system. But there is more to gold than just glitter. Here are 12 surprising facts about the precious metal that you probably...
They put a ring on it! Many celebrities announced in 2022 that they’ll be getting hitched and showed off engagement rings that certainly cost a fortune. From Jeremiah Duggar and Hannah Wissmann to Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, the cuts of their new bling prove they paid a massive check to the jewelers! https://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts...
Located in the middle of the periodic table, cobalt is a transition metal long used in impure form as a pigment. Cobalt now appears in magnets, high-tech turbines and even in cancer treatments. It is similar to iron and nickel and can become magnetic.https://www.azomining.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1437...
The top three finishers of each Olympic competition are awarded the gold, silver, and bronze medals, respectively. While the name seems to imply it, Olympic gold medals are not 100% gold. At one time the prize given to the first-place finisher in each competition was solid gold, but now Olympic gold medals are made mostly from silverhttps://w...
April’s birthstone. The hardest natural substance on Earth. More than a billion years old.There’s a wealth of history and knowledge surrounding diamonds. https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research-diamond-fun-facts...
Today, 90% of all metal that is refined is iron. Most of this is being used to make steel which, as we know, is extremely important for making a wide variety of things: from skyscrapers to applianceshttps://steelfabservices.com.au/10-interesting-facts-iron/...
From 1976 through to 1989, Andy Hildebrand worked for the oil industry, interpreting seismic data. By sending sound waves into the ground, he could detect the reflections and map potential drill sites – in effect, using sound waves to find oil underground.https://bit.ly/2XWdPUv...
This past weekend, the Houston rapper posted a video o IG right after he had a $250K diamond implanted into his face. Walka jumped up from the table at famed jeweler Johnny Dang’s spot to show off his dermal piercing and explain the purpose of his “last tear”.https://bit.ly/35Xyo7q...