Inquiring Minds — Season 1, Episode 20: Why Is Gold So Valuable?
30 min • 2 seasons, 44 episodes
Episode synopsis
Gold's properties, its appeal to human beings and impact on society throughout history. The advantages of gold over other metals, its chemical stability where it does not react with water or air, measures of its purity in carats, and its use in high-tech equipment.
About Inquiring Minds
An exploration into the answers of obscure questions.
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