How did gold become a universally precious metal throughout the world?
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It’s rare, it looks good, and it doesn’t tarnish or get dirty. It’s also relatively easy to work for a metal, so easier than most to make into art.
So if I can make a beautiful ornamented piece of headwear and the next guy can’t, then obviously I’m cooler, richer, and more powerful.
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