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How Much Gold is in an Olympic Gold Medal?

February 8, 2018 Extras

The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang are set to take place from February 9th to 25th. For two whole weeks, skiing, skating, and a host of other sports will heat up the season as families around the world gather to watch top athletes perform on TV. Participating countries will send their best athletes to compete…

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The Lombardi Trophy: A Silver Victory

January 24, 2018 Extras

On February 4th, America will get to watch the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots face off in the 2018 Super Bowl. The two teams will play for honor and glory—and also for the Lombardi Trophy. Each year, the winning team of the Super Bowl is presented with the solid silver trophy to mark…

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How Precious Metals Were Used in Ancient Egypt

January 9, 2018 Extras

Precious metals have been valuable resources for centuries, stemming back to ancient civilizations like Egypt. If you’ve frequented museums, it’s likely that you’ve seen golden jewelry and sarcophagi on display. These and other artefacts were crafted by hand all those years ago with a variety of precious metals and gemstones. In fact, the ancient Egyptians…

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3 Fiat Money Systems That Have Crashed

December 13, 2017 Extras

Since ancient times, precious metals like gold and silver have held intrinsic value and been used in a variety of ways. Apart from industrial, medicinal, and ornamental uses, metals also have a long history of being used as money. This is because precious metals have qualities such as scarcity, durability, malleability, and portability. Over time—and…

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Friday Fables: Theia of Greek Mythology

December 1, 2017 Extras

Before Zeus and the reign of the Olympian Greek gods, there were the Titans. These large, powerful beings provide the foundation for many of the stories of Greek mythology. Theia was one of the original twelve Titans, born to Uranus and Gaia. Theia was the Titan goddess of shining and light, associated with all that…

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Friday Fables: Henry Plummer’s Lost Gold

November 10, 2017 Extras

In the 1860s, organized law enforcement in the Montana Territory was scarce. Prospectors were mining in western Montana and their finds were transported across the territory, making stagecoaches and trains popular targets for thieves and gangs. It was during this time that a large gang, called the Innocents, formed and robbed travelers and gold shipments…

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