I thought I should post something relaxing on gold. So, here you go — weird historical, scientific and everyday facts about gold. See more weird facts about gold here. Many of these are coming from Russian sources not available in English search engines — enjoy! Weird historical facts about gold 1 Greeks saw gold … [keep reading..]
As some countries don’t hallmark their gold, how to tell if something is gold or gold plated? In home conditions, it’s a bit troublesome to tell whether jewelry is gold or gold plated. That’s because to tell this you need to run a test on a cross section sample of your jewelry or whatever it … [keep reading..]
About two years ago I published a post on recreational gold panning in British Columbia, Canada. Here is it: Gold panning in British Columbia – something to try during the next visit Recently somebody asked what is the closest gold panning reserve from the Smokey Bear Campground. This campground is located in Revelstoke, … [keep reading..]
You might be surprised to learn that gold in the human body exists naturally. Right from the moment of birth! I mentioned this in one of the ‘facts about gold’ articles. The amount of gold in your body is very tiny though. For example, a 70-kg person has about 0.2 mg of gold, which is … [keep reading..]
The Bible is nearly the oldest book in existence. I thought looking into the references to gold in the Bible would be of interest. Thе various mentionings of the yellow metal in this ancient Book reflect the role gold played in the modern territories of Mediterranean and Middle East before the birth of Christ … [keep reading..]
Disturbing news I received yesterday in my inbox. The good news is you can help alleviate the situation with a little typing and mouse work. Read on. “Life was very harsh. There were sandstorms 24 hours a day, the temperature was 38 ºC [100 ºF] or 40 ºC. We never had full stomachs. My … [keep reading..]
A couple years ago exciting research findings sipped into the mainstream media – certain bacteria can turn toxic compounds into 24 karat gold nuggets!.. Because of their unusual abilities, the bugs have been studied extensively in the last few years. Just thought something you may find fascinating, never too late. These bugs are alchemists, … [keep reading..]
Imagine a catastrophe – nobody nods at the sight of gold in your hand. Try a nearby health research place then! They would want it. Gold uses in medicine extend back to the time of mummies. When unbandaged, gold pieces here and there sparkle in their teeth. Gold in modern medicine is indispensable. Moreover, it’s … [keep reading..]
It’s time for a break from information. But before that – bits of the past. The first coins in history most often are associated with the ancient kingdom Lydia. Situated near the coast of Aegean Sea, it was part of what is today western Turkey. Although with little variations in mass, these coins were of irregular shape, … [keep reading..]