The word "gold" comes from the Old English word "geolu," meaning yellow.
Around 161,000 tons of gold have been mined by humans.
Around 161,000 tons of gold have been mined by humans.
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It is believed that around 80% of earth's gold is still buried underground.
The worlds first gold vending machine was unveiled in May 2010. Located in an ultra-luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi, the vending machine itself is covered in 24-carat gold.
The worlds first gold vending machine was unveiled in May 2010. Located in an ultra-luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi, the vending machine itself is covered in 24-carat gold.
In 1941 Fort Knox held 649.6 million ounces of gold.
Today, Fort Knox holds about 147.3 million ounces.
A carat was originally a unit of mass based on the carob seed used by ancient merchants.
Today, Fort Knox holds about 147.3 million ounces.
A carat was originally a unit of mass based on the carob seed used by ancient merchants.
There are 92 naturally occurring elements found in the earth's crust. Gold ranks 58th in rarity.
The chemical symbol for gold is Au, which is derived from the Latin word "aurum," which means "shining dawn"
The melting point of gold is 2,063 degrees Fahrenheit.
The chemical symbol for gold is Au, which is derived from the Latin word "aurum," which means "shining dawn"
The melting point of gold is 2,063 degrees Fahrenheit.
Olympic gold medals were pure gold until 1912.
An ounce of gold can be drawn into a wire 60 miles long.
India is the world's largest consumer of gold today.
An ounce of gold can be drawn into a wire 60 miles long.
India is the world's largest consumer of gold today.
A bit different than what I found here AF.
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/egold/hd_egold.htm
The poms wouldn't know what gold was, just like soap. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cheers
Doug
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/egold/hd_egold.htm
The poms wouldn't know what gold was, just like soap. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cheers
Doug
I should have put all this in one post
But social distancing rules stopped that lol
Investing answers is the source of the information
Im just a cut and paste bandit lol
Happy easter and enjoy the world in its slowed state
But social distancing rules stopped that lol
Investing answers is the source of the information
Im just a cut and paste bandit lol
Happy easter and enjoy the world in its slowed state
During the California gold rush, some speculators paid more for an ounce of water than they received for an ounce of gold.
Scientists believe that gold can be found on Mars, Mercury, and Venus.
The visors of astronauts' helmets are coated in a very thin, transparent layer of gold (.000002 inches) that reduces glare and heat from sunlight.
The Aztec word for gold, "teocuitatl," was translated by Europeans as meaning "excrement of the gods."
Evidence suggests that around 5,000 B.C., gold and copper became the first metals to be discovered by man.
Scientists believe that gold can be found on Mars, Mercury, and Venus.
The visors of astronauts' helmets are coated in a very thin, transparent layer of gold (.000002 inches) that reduces glare and heat from sunlight.
The Aztec word for gold, "teocuitatl," was translated by Europeans as meaning "excrement of the gods."
Evidence suggests that around 5,000 B.C., gold and copper became the first metals to be discovered by man.
My source is American so they make it up as they go aswellRockhunter62 said:
layful:
Heres the link if you want it with ads and stuff .
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjACegQICxAN&usg=AOvVaw1aF7qHj5Y4mrEX38QKColi
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjACegQICxAN&usg=AOvVaw1aF7qHj5Y4mrEX38QKColi
You best hold some bullshit in your hand and throw that irrelevant nugget awaymadtuna said:
layful:
This topic is "GOLD!" :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Wow i was waiting for the nay sayers to qoute and correct the living henry out of my "facts" mmmmm i guess covid has em hook line and stinker. layful:
layful:
One cubic foot of iron would weigh 491 lb. A cubic foot of copper would weigh 559 lb. Silver is even denser than copper, at 655 lb for a cubic foot. Gold is very heavy at 1206 lb for a cubic foot.
Imagine that. Finding a cubic foot of gold and not being able to lift it.....just walk away NOT.
Imagine that. Finding a cubic foot of gold and not being able to lift it.....just walk away NOT.
86 Stone is a heck of a lot to lift. 546 Kilos--whew!!!
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In NSW we may be able to sneak a bit more if no one was watching from the cubic foot nugget, just have to dig it again and again until we had it all home and hope no dishonest person was watching and nick it all in one go. :lol:
3. RESTRICTIONS ON MATERIAL TAKEN
The following limits apply on the amount of material that can be taken per person during any single 48-hour period:>
10 kilograms of mineral-bearing material (containing gold or gemstones)>
5 kilograms of minerals (other than gold or gemstones)>
5 nuggets of 10 grams or greater of gold>
50 grams of gold (except where found as nuggets of 10 grams or greater)>100 grams of gemstones
3. RESTRICTIONS ON MATERIAL TAKEN
The following limits apply on the amount of material that can be taken per person during any single 48-hour period:>
10 kilograms of mineral-bearing material (containing gold or gemstones)>
5 kilograms of minerals (other than gold or gemstones)>
5 nuggets of 10 grams or greater of gold>
50 grams of gold (except where found as nuggets of 10 grams or greater)>100 grams of gemstones
Here's a bit of fun in line with the quiz page?
https://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz3962382d5bd98.html
https://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz3962382d5bd98.html
aussiefarmer During the California gold rush, some speculators paid more for an ounce of water than they received for an ounce of gold.
Scientists believe that gold can be found on Mars, Mercury, and Venus.
The visors of astronauts' helmets are coated in a very thin, transparent layer of gold (.000002 inches) that reduces glare and heat from sunlight.
The Aztec word for gold, "teocuitatl," was translated by Europeans as meaning "excrement of the gods."
Evidence suggests that around 5,000 B.C., gold and copper became the first metals to be discovered by man.
That makes water very expensive? The most gold in California is in the Northern Mountain regions were water is more plentiful and thats why hydraulic sluicing was
widespread almost seems to be an exaggerated statement about water been that expensive.
Though a documentary in the 1980s about Western Australia stated that water in the goldfields of WA was very scarce and worth its weight in gold
Scientists believe that gold can be found on Mars, Mercury, and Venus.
The visors of astronauts' helmets are coated in a very thin, transparent layer of gold (.000002 inches) that reduces glare and heat from sunlight.
The Aztec word for gold, "teocuitatl," was translated by Europeans as meaning "excrement of the gods."
Evidence suggests that around 5,000 B.C., gold and copper became the first metals to be discovered by man.
That makes water very expensive? The most gold in California is in the Northern Mountain regions were water is more plentiful and thats why hydraulic sluicing was
widespread almost seems to be an exaggerated statement about water been that expensive.
Though a documentary in the 1980s about Western Australia stated that water in the goldfields of WA was very scarce and worth its weight in gold
