Did you know that vehicle corrosion costs Americans over $23 billion per year? It used to be that car rust was only a problem if you lived close to the coast where the sea salt in the air hastened the development of rust. Today, though, corrosion is also common in...
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Gold’s Ancient Roots
Earth is full of gold. The problem is that much of the precious metal is buried deep in the earth’s core where there’s no hope of retrieving it. In fact, there’s so much gold in the center of the earth that if you could access it, you could cover the...
Gold-plated Jewelry for Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air in February with Valentine’s Day fast-approaching. The holiday was named in honor of St. Valentine, who was martyred for refusing to deny his Christian faith. In the 1300s in England, a poem by Geoffrey Chaucer helped link the holiday with romantic love. By the 1700s,...
Little Known Facts About the Oscar Statuettes
The Academy Awards usually take place in late February, but they have been moved to March 4 so that they don’t conflict with Winter Olympics broadcasts. The 90th version of the awards, honoring the best films of 2017, will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles at 5...
The Difference Between Gold-filled and Gold-plated
When you buy gold jewelry, note that it is classified into two main types – gold-plated and gold-filled. They constitute two unique kinds of gold products. It is important to understand the difference between the two in order to make informed decisions when buying jewelry and other products. (Pixabay / elf925)...